Bumper damage - will it pass the NCT?

redser7 · 11-10-2016 03:09PM #1

Hi - I'd appreciate some opinions on this please, NCT coming up soon.
I've highlighted three areas damaged when I (ahem) rear-ended someone.

1. The bonnet is over-lapping the front bumper slightly. It still opens perfectly normally though.
2. Crack in the bumper. I could tape over it.
3. The side is out a little. I'm sure I could secure this back flush.
4. Will get a new number plate.

I've just paid out for the damaged rear bumper and could do without fixing this right now.

Cheers!

Atlantic Dawn · 11-10-2016 03:14PM

The piece on the front of the headlight will likely fail as it looks sharp. If you get heavy duty tape to put over it before the test it will pass. The rest is fine providing the bonnet is closing properly.

Vic_08 · 11-10-2016 04:16PM

Agree with that, tape up the crack by the headlight and there will be no problem, even the licence plate is ok as long as the numbers (and all important eu flag and as gailge county) are readable.

Buffman · 11-10-2016 04:27PM

As said, duct tape on the big crack should be ok.

Also, straighten out that bit of the number plate that's sticking out on the EU logo.

If any of those scuff marks to the right of the number plate have 'sharp' bits of plastic sticking out, pick them off/cover with tape.

Also, the headlight aim may have been knocked out, but when it comes to stuff like that I'm of the opinion to put it through and fix what fails.

B-D-P-- · 11-10-2016 04:29PM

Done similar recently,
Duct tape the big crack and ensure your light is focused. should be ok!

redser7 · 11-10-2016 05:41PM

Thanks a million folks! Just what I wanted to hear.

Bumper damage - will it pass the NCT?

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