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NCT query

  • 21-06-2020 10:06am
    #1
    polesheep
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,950 ✭✭✭


    Hi all, I'm trying to decipher my NCT report. Failed on a worn ball joint, that's crystal clear. However, he also said that there was a problem with my rear suspension although the report says PASS for suspension. He said that the numbers are very high and listed it as ADVISORY MAJOR? Reason: Mounting bracket or bush missing, loose, worn or damaged (both sides). Is this a suspension fail or is he advising that I get the rear shocks replaced? (It was a lift test, non-lift test done pre covid19)

    Figures for rear are: 133Mm........121Mm..........9%

    Thanks.


Comments

  • #2
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,219 ✭✭✭✭biko


    You can get advisory if they note worn suspension components, but if the car is still within tolerances it passes.
    Bring it to a mechanic to lift it up and get clarification on what exactly is wrong, bring the sheet.

    Usually for suspension components it's a good idea to change them in pairs so they balance each other.


  • #3
    polesheep
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,950 ✭✭✭polesheep


    biko wrote: »
    You can get advisory if they note worn suspension components, but if the car is still within tolerances it passes.
    Bring it to a mechanic to lift it up and get clarification on what exactly is wrong, bring the sheet.

    Usually for suspension components it's a good idea to change them in pairs so they balance each other.

    Thanks for that. I had a good look and I see now what he meant. The rubber in the shock absorber mountings is knackered. So new shocks it is.


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