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Would this pass the NCT?

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  • 26-12-2008 10:06pm
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    DRice
    Registered Users Posts: 442 ✭✭


    The wing on a peugeot 206 that got knocked in slightly about a cenimetre and come undone a tiny bit at the corner near the door?

    costs 550 quid to fix incl new panel and labour but not sure if i should bother ?


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    thetyreman
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 451 ✭✭thetyreman


    afaik the rule of thumb for the test is if the bodywork damge ie the dent or whatever isnt/is a safety issue as in could somebody say walking by the car catch themselfs in the damaged area and cut themselfs of it.
    Dents and stuff that are indented usually pass because they are not a danger concern,but i think you are saying more that yours is torn/ripped,if so could be a possible failure.
    However the testers are so inconsistent you never know,it will depend on how they are going for fails on the day (they have there quotas aswell you know)


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    lifer_sean
    Registered Users Posts: 890 ✭✭✭lifer_sean


    If your car were to fail for this body damage, wouldn't the re-test be visual and therefore free ?

    I'd test it as is, and take your chances. It won't cost you anything. If the tester is a decent sort (eg. the ones here in Limerick generally are in fairness) then he can probably advise you on the minimum work necessary to pass. With the caveat that I havn't seen the damage, I'd be surprised if it cost 550 to repair to get a pass - remember it doesn't have to be cosmetically perfect, just safe.

    For example, when welding over rust damage, they prefer if the repair is not finished with isopon and painted - if the welding is visible they can see better that it has been done properly.


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    DRice
    Registered Users Posts: 442 ✭✭DRice


    thanks guys I was leaning towards just firing it through and hoping for the best, ye I am sure i can get a pass for less than 550 so good advice cheers :pac::pac:


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    david
    Registered Users Posts: 3,684 ✭✭✭david


    Fix it yourself!

    big_hammer.jpg

    My mates bumper fell off on the way to the NCT on a speedramp last year (98 Clio). Automatic fail. They made him pay the retest fee 30mins and a roll of duck tape later. Passed no bother!


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    JackFrosty
    Closed Accounts Posts: 191 ✭✭JackFrosty


    Is it possible to drilll a hole and bolt it on or use a self tapping screw to hold it?
    My old transit had self tappers holding her together for years!!


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