NCT re-test question

cullenswood

Hi,

I have to bring my car back for a re test next week. One of the things it failed on was a worn back tyre. If I just put the spare wheel on where it was worn will that be enough to pass?

Seth Brundle

Yes as long as the spare is the same width/profile as the one on the other side!

crosstownk

kbannon wrote: »

Yes as long as the spare is the same width/profile as the one on the other side!

WOW! :eek:

Does that mean to say that you can pass an NCT with a worn spare? Is the spare not checked in an NCT?

Guy:Incognito

crosstownk wrote: »

WOW! :eek:

Does that mean to say that you can pass an NCT with a worn spare? Is the spare not checked in an NCT?

No. In fairness this has come up loads of times here. Sure not all cars come with spares, how can you fail for somethign that doesnt come with he car.

minxie

because its a retest they will only check what previously failed, ie only check the tyre that failed. theres no recheck on everything........

crosstownk

minxie1 wrote: »

because its a retest they will only check what previously failed, ie only check the tyre that failed. theres no recheck on everything........

Ah - I see what you mean. A loophole of sorts....

Guy:Incognito

crosstownk wrote: »

Ah - I see what you mean. A loophole of sorts....

crosstownk

So if you get a puncture 3m outside the NCT centre, you can put on a slick in the lashing rain and drive on.........? True, but Irish, unfortunately.

Guy:Incognito

crosstownk wrote: »

So if you get a puncture 3m outside the NCT centre, you can put on a slick in the lashing rain and drive on.........? True, but Irish, unfortunately.

Well in fairness if your driving around with a slick for a spare your an idiot and will probably scrimp on as much as possible anyway. Theres only so much you can do to force people to be responsible. Idiocy will find a way regardless.

crosstownk

Stekelly wrote: »

Well in fairness if your driving around with a slick for a spare your an idiot and will probably scrimp on as much as possible anyway. Theres only so much you can do to force people to be responsible. Idiocy will find a way regardless.

So true!

Seth Brundle

minxie1 wrote: »

because its a retest they will only check what previously failed, ie only check the tyre that failed. theres no recheck on everything........

AFAIK if they see something that justifies a failure but not part of the re-test then they can fail you again.

crosstownk wrote: »

Ah - I see what you mean. A loophole of sorts....

Its not a loophole as the spare tyre is only checked to see that it is secure.

crosstownk

Surely it should be checked to ensure that it's legal......?.........No?

BrianD3

Spare is only part of the test if it's a public service vehicle.

Another omission from the NCT that surprises many people is reversing lights.

minxie

BrianD3 wrote: »

Spare is only part of the test if it's a public service vehicle.

Another omission from the NCT that surprises many people is reversing lights.

i never knew that!!! blimey, isnt a mad country we are living in!!!!!!

Fizman

Slightly OT guys, (or maybe not) but i'm getting my motor NCT'd this Tuesday. If it fails, how quickly can i get a re-test scheduled, as i have my driving test in 2 1/2 weeks time!

Alun

BrianD3 wrote: »

Spare is only part of the test if it's a public service vehicle.

Another omission from the NCT that surprises many people is reversing lights.

Because neither of these is a legal requirement, simple really.