Nct report explanation

ba_barabus

Passed the NCT this evening but just wondering if someone could explain the different figures in lay mans terms to me. I don't understand them if I'm honest

kirving

This should give a good explanation: http://www.ncts.ie/pdf/nctvehicleinspectionreportexplanatorynotes.pdf , but I'm sure someone will be able to explain any others specific questions you have.

I do have an issue with one thing however. Under "Suspesnsion Test", the printout states that the nearside front suspension displacement is "39Mm". A capital M means "mega", as opposed to "milli". So what the sheet is actually saying is that your suspension moved 39,000 kilometers. It's not just a capital letter where there shouldnt be, It's actually means something else entirely.

Mar4ix

id say very good results, emissions perfect, even 0.000 on high revs.... very efficient car. , suspension and brakes are good also.


What exactly do you want know ? and what car is that ?

ba_barabus

Just don't understand the figures, what's good, what's not etc etc really.

One of those things. Tester said it was good I just don't really understand what I'm looking at.

It's a 2002 318 Ci. The one in my sig

Mar4ix

everything grand. not to worry about.

But passed NCT doesnt stop you do oil changes and brake checks. if you not familiar with mechanics, better do car service and checks every 6 months. , also make sure your timing belt and waterpump been changed in time, as those BMW are very sensitive (actually every car) on overheating, as they they are from plastic, and if it not changed in time, pump may broke, and wreck the engine.

ba_barabus

Well familiar with my cars eye just never really looked at the very and questioned what was on it

Mar4ix

ba_barabus wrote: »

Well familiar with my cars eye just never really looked at the very and questioned what was on it

sorry, didnt understand, english not my native language.

challengemaster

Majority of it is imbalances between left/right side of the car. Funny thing is you can have two bollixed shocks and pass, if they're equally fecked.

ba_barabus

challengemaster wrote: »

Majority of it is imbalances between left/right side of the car. Funny thing is you can have two bollixed shocks and pass, if they're equally fecked.

That's what I'm wondering. Literally I just see figures and a few vague references but haven't a clue what they mean. Can't spy any leaks from the shocks or knocks from them ergo I just assume they are fine.

Anything else to look at? I know its done and passed but just wondering for myself

Mar4ix

ba_barabus wrote: »

That's what I'm wondering. Literally I just see figures and a few vague references but haven't a clue what they mean. Can't spy any leaks from the shocks or knocks from them ergo I just assume they are fine.

Anything else to look at? I know its done and passed but just wondering for myself

Dont look for trouble, it will find you, no worries, as I said, do regular servicing, and enjoy motoring. your NCT is nearly spotless.

ronaneire

Mar4ix wrote: »

everything grand. not to worry about.

But passed NCT doesnt stop you do oil changes and brake checks. if you not familiar with mechanics, better do car service and checks every 6 months. , also make sure your timing belt and waterpump been changed in time, as those BMW are very sensitive (actually every car) on overheating, as they they are from plastic, and if it not changed in time, pump may broke, and wreck the engine.

They don't have belts!

ba_barabus wrote: »

That's what I'm wondering. Literally I just see figures and a few vague references but haven't a clue what they mean. Can't spy any leaks from the shocks or knocks from them ergo I just assume they are fine.

Anything else to look at? I know its done and passed but just wondering for myself

Your shocks are fine.

It gives you a guide on the right hand side (in %) of what has to be to pass. If it is over for any of them the car fails.

ba_barabus

Kevin Irving wrote: »

This should give a good explanation: http://www.ncts.ie/pdf/nctvehicleinspectionreportexplanatorynotes.pdf , but I'm sure someone will be able to explain any others specific questions you have.

I do have an issue with one thing however. Under "Suspesnsion Test", the printout states that the nearside front suspension displacement is "39Mm". A capital M means "mega", as opposed to "milli". So what the sheet is actually saying is that your suspension moved 39,000 kilometers. It's not just a capital letter where there shouldnt be, It's actually means something else entirely.

Just able to open that link now as I'm on the computer.

Great guide,

thanks

Wheelnut

Kevin Irving wrote: »

I do have an issue with one thing however. Under "Suspesnsion Test", the printout states that the nearside front suspension displacement is "39Mm". A capital M means "mega", as opposed to "milli". So what the sheet is actually saying is that your suspension moved 39,000 kilometers. It's not just a capital letter where there shouldnt be, It's actually means something else entirely.

It seems that Mm is Maha meter, read all about it here (start about half way down with the post by "Fast Focus") http://fortyacresofyellow.freeforums.org/post26020.html?hilit=maha%20meter#p26020

unkel

ba_barabus wrote: »

Passed the NCT this evening but just wondering if someone could explain the different figures in lay mans terms to me. I don't understand them if I'm honest

Thinly veiled "my car is for sale" thread. If I'm honest

Nice car BTW, a bit overpriced...

ba_barabus

unkel wrote: »

Thinly veiled "my car is for sale" thread. If I'm honest

Nice car BTW, a bit overpriced...

Appears a bit cheeky when its in my sig but I actually have never set down and looked at the report and thought about it.

I'm happy for it to be locked or deleted as I have my answer from the first reply

Quazzie

ba_barabus wrote: »

Appears a bit cheeky when its in my sig but I actually have never set down and looked at the report and thought about it.

I'm happy for it to be locked or deleted as I have my answer from the first reply

Your Sig should be in the dreamer of the year thread tbh.

L-M

Quazzie wrote: »

Your Sig should be in the dreamer of the year thread tbh.

Considering a friend of mine bought a nicer version of that car with higher spec (Full leather and better wheels) for €1950 I would imagine so!

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=83626778&postcount=96

Also considering the OP above can't get 2.5 for his, it might warrant dreamer territory alright

ba_barabus

Limerick man wrote: »

Considering a friend of mine bought a nicer version of that car with higher spec (Full leather and better wheels) for €1950 I would imagine so!

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=83626778&postcount=96

Also considering the OP above can't get 2.5 for his, it might warrant dreamer territory alright

Cool story bro. Was it discussed at the clique meeting?

MugMugs

Nice motor.

ba_barabus wrote: »

Was it discussed at the clique meeting?

kingtut

Not 1 or 2 or 3 but 4 parking spaces for your car?
Must be your pride and joy OP

.... but yes nice car

ba_barabus

kingtut wrote: »

Not 1 or 2 or 3 but 4 parking spaces for your car?
Must be your pride and joy OP

.... but yes nice car

It was that or I was parking it in the water of Lough Derg which appears to be the new fashion

kingtut

ba_barabus wrote: »

It was that or I was parking it in the water of Lough Derg which appears to be the new fashion

Or you could have just taken one space

L-M

Didn't realise you had sold the Rover, John.

ba_barabus

Limerick man wrote: »

Didn't realise you had sold the Rover, John.

Sure did. I think I'm addicted to changing. I can't get comfy with any car this past two years which is a shame as that Rover was like a showroom model. Went to an enthuasiast from what I understood. I'm not driving near as much as before so I could go back to a petrol car again.

Do you still have the X-Type Gary?

ba_barabus

kingtut wrote: »

Or you could have just taken one space

Empty car park outside an abandoned hotel. I wasn't causing an obstruction.

That and it was parked for 5 minutes for me to take the pictures.

The two vans in the background are abandoned in case anyone thinks its being used.

BeardyGit

Abandoned hotels? Abandoned vans?

Do you live in a Famous Five kids story or something?

ba_barabus

BeardyGit wrote: »

Abandoned hotels? Abandoned vans?

Do you live in a Famous Five kids story or something?

No, just modern day Ireland

L-M

No John, broke my heart and I sold it!

ba_barabus

Limerick man wrote: »

No John, broke my heart and I sold it!

Really? That looked clean when you got it Gary.

.... Chew chew will be along next I suppose.

TestTransmission

I think we're done here folks.