Parking antenna on bumper = nct fail

deegs · 15-09-2021 4:49pm #1

Just wondering if the following will fail nct?

Not sure if ce rated

deegs · 15-09-2021 4:51pm

For reference, how will I know if the tyres will pass also...

For reference it is a Japanese import?

L1011 · 15-09-2021 4:55pm

I suspect that could fail as likely to injure a pedestrian under the general condition checks but that would depend entirely on the tester.

https://www.ncts.ie/media/wiwmmcpc/nct-manual-june-2021.pdf page 93 for tyre checks.

deegs · 15-09-2021 5:19pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117895677#Comment_117895677

Thanks, presume that would be only a visual / free retest.

And thanks for the link, my tyres have a E4 rating so they look good to go 👌

Atlantic Dawn · 15-09-2021 5:26pm

If it's not a hazard to predestrians or cyclists it will pass, is it flexible or rigid? I'd say if rigid it will fail.

deegs · 15-09-2021 5:31pm

It's all metal but has a little bend in it, kinda like an old radio antenna if that makes sense.

It is currently riveted on. I suppose I could take out the rivets and screw it on. That way if it fails I could immediately remove it for a visual retest there and then. Would that work?

If I remove it altogether my bumper will have one big hole and 3 small holes so I expect that would also likely be a fail. Am I right in that logic?

Speedline · 15-09-2021 5:38pm

They would be looking for sharp or jagged edges. I reckon that would fail due to the bracket, but I don't know for sure. Could you pop by a centre before the test, and approach one of them and show them that pic?

Atlantic Dawn · 15-09-2021 5:45pm

I'd leave it on, if it fails it will be a visual inspection when you bring it back to check.

This for example passed, does look to be flexible rubber though...

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-rictis-welcab-auto-2008/28348423

PsychoPete · 15-09-2021 7:13pm

One of my cars has a parking pole but it's on top of the bumper and that passes every year. The bracket on yours looks like a fail for sharp edges but I'd leave it on for the test and chance it, it will probably depend on who tests it to whether it fails or not

User1998 · 15-09-2021 7:56pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058208975/parking-antenna-on-bumper-nct-fail

I can see an E mark on your tyres so they will pass

kirving · 16-09-2021 9:19am

If you were to hit a cyclist even slowly, the top horizontal section of the bracket could turn a bump into a serious injury. Even if it passed the NCT it should be removed and replaced with something like Atlantic Dawn has posted.

wildwillow · 16-09-2021 9:42am

Agree with kirving. The fitting would cause serious injury to a pedestrian or cyclist. I would at least change that, for safety never mind the NCT. The antenna is also probably too rigid.

17-09-2021 1:51am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117895845#Comment_117895845

You can just put tape over the holes if you think the sharp edges will fail the test. We have put silage tape on sharp edges to get tgem through the test

deegs · 17-09-2021 9:33am

Yup, the safety points are fair. Will remove it and tape and see hoe it goes. Appreciate the feedback folks.

Wile we are on it do you think the same sharp edge principle applies to this? Has just pulled a little of the bumper back on the wheel arch. Not sure to try and melt it back smooth or glue it back etc for the nct. I'll eventually replace the piece altogether but for the nct what you reckon is best!

listermint · 17-09-2021 9:36am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117902582#Comment_117902582

Need a picture.

As above duct tape on cracks and holes seems to be the go to for short term repairs and passes.

deegs · 17-09-2021 9:38am

Edited there. Can go with the tape again. I'll be like father Ted and the hammer... Won't see the car for tape 🤣

listermint · 17-09-2021 9:39am

Ya I'd see if you can heat it up and press it back. Then unfortunately yes duct tape. It works though !

zilog_jones · 17-09-2021 10:21am

The design of the bracket suggests there was probably some plastic cover that clipped onto it.

It's called a "corner pole" or "fender pole". No antenna, it's just a piece of metal and or plastic, sometimes illuminated at the top.

Comment_below · 18-09-2021 11:36pm

What's the point of a parking pole?

On the same topic are bonnet emblems like that of Jaguar or Mercedes banned for pedestrian safety?

Is that why Rolls Royce bonnet emblem hides away when driving and can be electrically popped up to impress everyone ?

Spook_ie · 19-09-2021 2:38pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117909749#Comment_117909749

It's used for judging where the corner of the car actually is, especially on cars from pre parking sensor era.

Rife on Japanese imports

zilog_jones · 20-09-2021 10:03am

Yes, it's a visual aid for the driver. Also: People in Japan are on average not particularly tall (about two inches shorter than average in Ireland), which may make seeing the bonnet more difficult depending on the car.

Parking antenna on bumper = nct fail

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