NCT retest

Heyitskirsten

Hello,

I did my NCT back in late February when the lifts were broken. I failed on an issue with my lights and paid the retest etc., passing the first part of the test but being assured that the lift inspection would be free to take once the lifts were fixed. Before the lifts were fixed, coronavirus kicked in and the test centre closed.

I’ve had my lift inspection today and failed. I’ve no issue getting retested but they have said I need to pay the retest.

I remember seeing in one of their updates on the nct website (has been removed as covid updates were more frequent) that as I paid for the retest on the first part of the test that should the car fail on the lift inspection, there would be no payment required as if I had done the full test in the first place, they would have picked up both faults and I only would have had to pay one retest fee.

Just wondering if anyone knew anything about it? I’ve emailed NCT themselves but would like to know if anyone has been in the same situation or know anything about it?

Thanks!

Mad_Mike

There was something about the mileage covered.
I think if you covered more than 5,000 kms or maybe 5,000 since the test, there would be a charge for the re-test

Heyitskirsten

Mad_Mike wrote: »

There was something about the mileage covered.
I think if you covered more than 5,000 kms or maybe 5,000 since the test, there would be a charge for the re-test

Was thinking it was something like that too but I’ve only done around 3k according to their reports

dkd21

The >5000km rule is for the sideslip , suspension and brake dynamic test .

OP you are absolutely correct they originally stated it was free for a lift failure but now it isn't. If I were you I would challenge this decision.

Let us know how you get on

Mad_Mike

@dkd21 Thanks for clarifying
I knew there was a rule on the site, but as mentioned, they seem to have pulled it now, so I had no idea of the actual wording on it

Spook_ie

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.ncts.ie/media/1037/faqs-resumption-of-nct-service.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiA8PWVsN_rAhXnQkEAHXz_BqMQFjAAegQICBAC&usg=AOvVaw2woncF6Xe1-2OefGVB3jdB

PDF of FAQ, around 33,34,35 should help clarity

Heyitskirsten

Thanks everyone! Got confirmation from NCT that my retest will be free