Fiat Panda NCT Tomorrow

tonyheaney

I have my NCT Test tomorrow and im crapping bricks here. In the 12 months i had it i had the Head gasket fixed (€600 labor and parts) then had the fuel pump replaced (€300 labor and parts) The water cap (for washing the windows went missing so i have gaffa tape covering it and the gear stick cover has a rip in it. I dont know if the hub caps come off, its a fiat panda 2004.

Can you advice me first ever NCT

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pablo128

Once the tester can see the wheelnuts/bolts, that's good enough. You'll be fine. Check all the lights work, including the rear number plate light and your good to go.

CiniO

Don't worry.
Rip on gear cover is not a problem for NCT.
Your hubcaps don't come off and you don't need to take them off.

tonyheaney

Thanks guys ive had a nightmare with this car for the past year but don't have the money to buy a better car. Regarding the Carseats im told if i leave them in the NCT will test them. Should i leave them in or is it me just looking for trouble?

pablo128

tonyheaney wrote: »

Thanks guys ive had a nightmare with this car for the past year but don't have the money to buy a better car. Regarding the Carseats im told if i leave them in the NCT will test them. Should i leave them in or is it me just looking for trouble?

I think they check to see if they are mounted properly. Best to take them out if you're not sure. Make sure all of the seatbelts and receivers can be got at, not caught under seats or anything.

CiniO

tonyheaney wrote: »

Thanks guys ive had a nightmare with this car for the past year but don't have the money to buy a better car. Regarding the Carseats im told if i leave them in the NCT will test them. Should i leave them in or is it me just looking for trouble?

Leave them - I always do.

CiniO

pablo128 wrote: »

I think they check to see if they are mounted properly. Best to take them out if you're not sure. Make sure all of the seatbelts and receivers can be got at, not caught under seats or anything.

If he's not sure if they are mounted properly, then best thing to do is to make sure they are. Leaving them for NCT is one of the ways to do it.

tonyheaney

CiniO wrote: »

Leave them - I always do.

These are the seats i bought last year but im thinking knowing my luck that is what they would fail me on :cool:

greasepalm

check levels of oil and water and washer fluid are ok and take car for a good run before going into test as it clears the crap out of exhaust if stop starting.

tonyheaney

greasepalm wrote: »

check levels of oil and water and washer fluid are ok and take car for a good run before going into test as it clears the crap out of exhaust if stop starting.

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(ps this is an internet pic not my car)

slimjimmc

Advice for the NCT? Yes, take a deep breath and relax. It's not something to get worked up about.

Ensure your tyre pressures are correct and check all your lights work correctly, including reversing lights. Perhaps get your headlamps checked and adjusted for aim (plenty of garages and tyre centres will do it for you on the spot, it only takes minutes).

Those wheel covers can stay on as they don't obscure the wheel nuts, the NCT are only concerned with seeing all the wheel nuts are present and not obviously loose.

stimpson

Those car seats are not ISOFIX , so just make sure the belt goes through the red piece on the shoulder and the clasp is clicked into place and they'll be grand.

tonyheaney

UPDATE: NCT Failed frown emoticon but only on the back brakes apparently. I'm told i have little to no back brake and i didn't even know. Rear Axle Failed 0.650 kn were as last year it was 1.470 kn Mike any ideas?


This is last years report:



And this is todays Report:


how much would i be looking at here? I rand my mechanic who has fixed the car twice before and he says im looking at 25 each wheel no inc labour.

ba_barabus

25 for what?

greasepalm

possibly needing new brake shoes and wheel cylinders,is what we might end up replacing.

tonyheaney

ba_barabus wrote: »

25 for what?

I think he said new pads shoes i think he called them.

tonyheaney

greasepalm wrote: »

possibly needing new brake shoes and wheel cylinders,is what we might end up replacing.

how much would those part cost?

Dord

tonyheaney wrote: »

UPDATE: NCT Failed frown emoticon but only on the back brakes apparently. I'm told i have little to no back brake and i didn't even know. Rear Axle Failed 0.650 kn were as last year it was 1.470 kn Mike any ideas?


This is last years report:



And this is todays Report:


how much would i be looking at here? I rand my mechanic who has fixed the car twice before and he says im looking at 25 each wheel no inc labour.

Quick check on micksgarage.ie shows a set of brake shoes for 45 euro. So with fitting if you bought from a garage, I'd say under 100 euro may be a possibility.

tonyheaney

quick question guys, what would make brakes wear down so fast? i did forget the handbrake a few times in the early days of buying the car (bought last april/may) could that have worn them down?

greasepalm

dont think there are disc brakes on the rear on that car,fiat always had a crappy rear brake setup,do shoes and cylinders as if you get the pistons to push in they will more than likely leak/weep brake fluid and contaminate shoes so needing new shoes again.
punto are known for wearing one brake shoe as in the leading one.
maybe brakes were worn and safe if bought second hand?