NCT CV boot fail, does retest cost anything?

AlanK402 · 02-12-2014 09:09PM #1

Hi there,

My car recently failed the NCT for the same fault as the OP, CV boot:frayed/cut.
Out of curiosity, did you have to pay for the re-test as it is a visual defect?
The mechanic who repaired mine said this can be inspected by simply turning the wheel out and giving a quick check and should not incur a cost.
Just wanted to check before arguing my case in the NCT centre.

blackbox · 02-12-2014 10:54PM

I think that because it will have to go up on the ramps that they will charge for a retest.

A "visual" is something they can check in the car park.

rex-x · 02-12-2014 10:57PM

Yes its definitely not a visual inspection, needs to go on the ramp

AlanK402 · 02-12-2014 11:02PM

Okay no problem, I was just wondering as it is classed as a visual/aural defect on the nct result sheet from my original test.
Thought I might get away with a free one!!

Thanks for the input.

biko · 02-12-2014 11:07PM

Moved out from unrelated thread.

Mint Sauce · 02-12-2014 11:13PM

Unless things have changed, I had a CV Boot fail a few years ago. A visual check was done in the car park, with me turning the wheels full lock for the inspector the check. Let us know the result OP.

George Dalton · 02-12-2014 11:15PM

The report sheet from the NCT will state whether there is a charge for the retest or if it is free. I'm pretty sure it's up to the tester who does the initial test whether the retest is visual or not.

rex-x · 02-12-2014 11:23PM

Iv never seen one be visual anyway, they couldn't inspect it properly in the carpark. I guess it depends on the laziness factor

NCT CV boot fail, does retest cost anything?

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