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Pre NCT Advice/Questions

  • 16-12-2013 7:00pm
    #1
    abceire
    Closed Accounts Posts: 734 ✭✭✭


    Just wondering what I should check on my car before I run it through the NCT, it is getting tested Saturday.
    It's a 00D Opel Corsa 1.2 petrol, it's been serviced not so long ago.
    I looked up the NCT site pre checks
    Any others I should look at?
    Like are my CV joint boots cracked, are my tires legal, etc etc?
    It's booked in for Saturday at 9am but now I'm working, I could ask someone to bring it for me, but I'm off every weekday this week, any chance I could ring and put on a cancelation list or something? I only live 5 mins from the test centre.


Comments

  • #2
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Just check that all bulbs are working, if not get a new one and fit.
    Check tyres thread depth and pressure them to appropriate PSI.
    Remove crap from boot and tidy the car generally.
    If you have plastic wheel trims remove them so wheel nuts can be seen.

    The rest is now up to god and the tester :D

    You can try asking someone to bring it for you, if you can't find anyone ring NCT to reschedule.
    Or drop it down in the morning and tell them you'll be back for it before closing?


  • #3
    Seweryn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,487 ✭✭✭Seweryn


    biko wrote: »
    Just check that all bulbs are working, if not get a new one and fit.
    Check tyres thread depth and pressure them to appropriate PSI.
    Remove crap from boot and tidy the car generally.
    If you have plastic wheel trims remove them so wheel nuts can be seen.
    Good advice.

    You can go a little further and check your seat belts (any wear on the belts, latches engaging, etc.), check the CV joint boots for grease leaks, etc. The tyre pressure will be checked by the Tester anyway.
    Do not bother going to a garage to carry out "pre-NCT test". The NCT Centre is paid for to do that job for you.
    biko wrote: »
    Or drop it down in the morning and tell them you'll be back for it before closing?
    I would rather avoid leaving my car for hours before they test it, as the engine needs to be warmed up prior to the emissions test.


  • #4
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Aye, OP said the test is at 9am so I was thinking if she drops it down at 8.55 and hands keys over (after making sure engine temp is at operating temp) then they will test it when they get to it as per usual.
    Afterwards it can sit in NCT parking until she comes for it.
    Best ring and ask if this is an option for you OP, or even drop in beforehand and chat to them. Sometimes I've seen people drop in and ask about test times at the centre itself.


  • #5
    Gairdin nua
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44 ✭Gairdin nua


    Folks,
    A brief query. I have moved from UK and re registered my car here in the republic, got a Reg Cert number plate, the lot, have discovered I lost the original UK log book since then which will be £25 to have it re issued by Swansea.
    Q When my car comes up for the NCT will they require the original UK log book or is the Irish Registration Certificate the equivalent? In other words can I save myself the £25?


  • #6
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,295 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    For the NCT they are only interested in the Irish registration document.


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  • #7
    Gairdin nua
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44 ✭Gairdin nua


    Thank you, feel £25 beter off.


  • #8
    celica00
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 880 ✭✭✭celica00


    I was never asked to show my logbook, only showing the driving license. It might be different if you go for a retest but then you have 1 month again to get the car retested.


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