NCT Retest*2

ash1511

Hi,

I had my retest today and my car failed it. So I will have to get it retested, yet again. The problem is that they told me that I have time till 19th of this month and today is the 14th - I checked online and saw that there is no slot available before 19th.

Does this mean that I will have go for the full test now? Or can a slot be given to me before 19th? What should I do? Suggestions please!

duffman13

Phone them, they will give you an appointment over the phone!

ash1511

Do you think they will be able to gimme one before the 19th? Coz I will be able to call them on the 16th now as they dont work on weekends!

duffman13

Yes they will give you a cancellation or squeeze you in somewhere. They are unbelievably helpful with retests

ash1511

Will try my luck then (as it is it is not with me - failed twice!!)

Thanks duffman13!

dieselbug

You have until the 19th to book a retest, it doesent mean it has to be tested by the 19th.

As long as you contact them by the 19th to make the appointment you will be covered.

Damien360

ash1511 wrote: »

Will try my luck then (as it is it is not with me - failed twice!!)

Thanks duffman13!

Did you fix the problem before bringing it back and is it the same problem again not fixed before next test ?

duffman13

dieselbug wrote: »

You have until the 19th to book a retest, it doesent mean it has to be tested by the 19th.

As long as you contact them by the 19th to make the appointment you will be covered.

This is not correct - https://www.ncts.ie/q14.html

"Re-tests must be completed within 30 days of the initial test or a full test will need to be repeated and charged accordingly."

goz83

duffman13 wrote: »

This is not correct - https://www.ncts.ie/q14.html

"Re-tests must be completed within 30 days of the initial test or a full test will need to be repeated and charged accordingly."

It also says that all retests must be booked within 21 days of the initial test. Looks like the OP is out of time.

ash1511

Damien360 wrote: »

Did you fix the problem before bringing it back and is it the same problem again not fixed before next test ?

Yes had got the things fixed by a mechanic. However, the NCT guy said that the mechanic has used fiber+glass to weld the panel which is not right. So it was failed again. Although I do not understand the reason (nor does the mechanic), still I don't think I can do anything about it, but pay for a test again.

ash1511

goz83 wrote: »

It also says that all retests must be booked within 21 days of the initial test. Looks like the OP is out of time.

Exactly. So how am I supposed to book a retest before the 19th if there aren't any slots available?

porsche boy

ash1511 wrote:

Yes had got the things fixed by a mechanic. However, the NCT guy said that the mechanic has used fiber+glass to weld the panel which is not right. So it was failed again. Although I do not understand the reason (nor does the mechanic), still I don't think I can do anything about it, but pay for a test again.

sounds like you might have failed on structural corosion, possibly sills?? if so you'll need to replace the rotten metal with new metal and have it welded on.

ash1511

porsche boy wrote: »

sounds like you might have failed on structural corosion, possibly sills?? if so you'll need to replace the rotten metal with new metal and have it welded on.

Could be. This panel holds the carburetor. The mechanic said that getting just one piece of the panel is not possible. We might have to get the whole stand for it. I told him to get a piece of metal and weld it to the panel. Any suggestion on this one?

porsche boy

ok im not sure, what car is it and what does the NCT sheet say has failed. Any pics of the failure area?

Greenmachine

Depends really if it was a visual test or not. I had failed once on visual, when I forgot to take off my plastic hubcaps. I drove to the DIY cut the cable ties and stuck the hubcaps in a bag and return to the centre and asked to be squezzed in.

mik_da_man

Yeah just sounds like a visual re-test to me, get it repaired with a metal piece and drive up, should be able to get it done in 20 mins.
The other option is to get an engineers report to say that the fibreglass repair is up to standard and the NCT should accept that, you should have gotten a second sheet with your failure sheet for this purpose.

slimjimmc

ash1511 wrote: »

Could be. This panel holds the carburetor. The mechanic said that getting just one piece of the panel is not possible. We might have to get the whole stand for it. I told him to get a piece of metal and weld it to the panel. Any suggestion on this one?

goz83

slimjimmc wrote: »

+1

ash1511

Well, I called them today (18th) morning and asked them for a slot. They told me to call back after a couple of hours. Lets see then!

ash1511

mik_da_man wrote: »

Yeah just sounds like a visual re-test to me, get it repaired with a metal piece and drive up, should be able to get it done in 20 mins.
The other option is to get an engineers report to say that the fibreglass repair is up to standard and the NCT should accept that, you should have gotten a second sheet with your failure sheet for this purpose.

I wish it for a visual re-test then in that case I would not have to pay them €28. But the NCT report says that I will have to pay them. Yes it will take just around 15-20 mins but getting a slot for those 20 mins is tough!

Claude Burgundy

Have we an update ?

dr.fuzzenstein

ash1511 wrote: »

I wish it for a visual re-test then in that case I would not have to pay them €28. But the NCT report says that I will have to pay them. Yes it will take just around 15-20 mins but getting a slot for those 20 mins is tough!

How is it not a visual retest? Where is the panel? Do they have to put it on a lift maybe?

TheDoc

duffman13 wrote: »

Yes they will give you a cancellation or squeeze you in somewhere. They are unbelievably helpful with retests

This

The web system updates once a day, call centre has realtime systems. They can put you on an emergency list, and they ask you call them once in the morning, afternoon and evening.

I ****ed up and let my NCT lapse, from the point of initial call I was in the centre the following evening.

BHP

TheDoc wrote: »

The web system updates once a day, call centre has realtime systems.

The website is realtime too.

SteelyDanJalapeno

What's the latest?! I'm hanging for an update

ash1511

The update is this.
They will have to lift the car to look it from below. Therefore, the money(as I was told)
After 6 calls and 3 emails, I have managed to get a slot for tomorrow, i.e., 19th - last day of the retest. However, there is still a confusion about the centre. On the call I was told Fonthill but the text says Greenhills!!

ash1511

During a re-test, do NCT guys recheck what all has already passed? I am talking about engine oil. I think there is a leak somewhere which has spilled some oil. I can see the oil shining on the engine. I am not sure whether it is spilling around or is it normal. The leaking was passed during the last re-test

Anjobe

ash1511 wrote: »

During a re-test, do NCT guys recheck what all has already passed? I am talking about engine oil. I think there is a leak somewhere which has spilled some oil. I can see the oil shining on the engine. I am not sure whether it is spilling around or is it normal. The leaking was passed during the last re-test

If its a retest then they can only test the fail items from the original test. I passed a retest with a blown headlamp bulb once, the guy just told me to get it fixed when he gave me the cert.

ash1511

Anjobe wrote: »

If its a retest then they can only test the fail items from the original test. I passed a retest with a blown headlamp bulb once, the guy just told me to get it fixed when he gave me the cert.

Haha.. that is a relief then.. Thanks

cml387

I always thought the carb was bolted onto the engine block.

cletus

ash1511 wrote: »

Haha.. that is a relief then.. Thanks

Eh, I'd still get the oil leak sorted out asap

ash1511

Latest update:

NCT cleared.. finally! <phew>.. Thank you everyone for your inputs!

George Dalton

cml387 wrote: »

I always thought the carb was bolted onto the engine block.

I would say the OP meant radiator rather than carburettor.

Probably yet another N16 Almera with a rotten front crossmember.