Car failed NCT - is the re-test free?

dillo2k10 · 23-11-2010 06:54PM #1

Hi,
I bought a used car with no NCT. When I went to book the NCT I found out that it had already failed the NCT. When I tried to book another test it said

"Your Vehicle is due for Visual Re-Test, Booking is not required."

I dont know whats wrong with it (but if its only a visual test it cant be much??)
If I bring it in to the visual re-test to find out why it failed will I be charged to do the next visual re-test after I have it fixed?

guil · 23-11-2010 07:24PM

visual retest is free and has to be done in 1 day iirc
ya will prob have to pay for a full test again, best thing to do is ring them up about it

Atlantic Dawn · 23-11-2010 07:31PM

I'd contact the seller to see if they can tell you what it failed on first time around. If that's not possible I would check the obvious fail items such as bulbs, cracked light lenses, tyres, sharp edges, cracked windscreen etc, most likely one of these that failed and will only require a visual confirmation to confirm it's repaired.

Don't let it go beyond the time limit of you will need a full retest.

coylemj · 23-11-2010 07:59PM

Re-test has to be booked within 21 days of the original test and completed within 30 days (of the original test), otherwise you're looking at a completely new test.

Visual check which doesn't involve a ramp is free.

http://www.nct.ie/faq.html#14

Car failed NCT - is the re-test free?

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