NCT Tests Reveal Scary Discoveries in Carlow Cars
Okay, here’s a breakdown of the details from the provided text, focusing on reasons your car could fail the NCT (national Car Test in Ireland):
Key Takeaway: The article highlights frequently enough-overlooked visual reasons for NCT failure, encouraging drivers too do a quick check beforehand to save time and money.
Specific Failure Points & reasons:
* Registration Plate Lamps:
* Not working, faulty, or not fitted.
* Not white in color.
* Lens missing or broken.
* Windscreen Wipers and Washers:
* Missing.
* Not cleaning the windscreen effectively.
* Insufficient wiping area for adequate driver view.
* Washer not working, no water, or incorrectly aimed.
* Seat Belts:
* Cut, badly frayed, or repaired.
* Not operating properly.
* Tire Condition:
* Tread worn, distorted, or damaged.
* Tread depth less than 1.6mm.
* Incorrectly seated on the wheel rim.
* Valve damaged.
* Stop Lamps (brake Lights):
* Missing or not clearly visible.
* Not working or faulty.
* Not brighter than tail lights.
* Not red in color.
* Insecurely mounted.
* Contains water/moisture.
* Lens missing or broken.
* Switch does not operate correctly.
* Indicator/Tell Tales (Turn Signals/Warning lights):
* Missing, not working, or faulty.
* Insecurely mounted.
* Lens broken or missing.
* Contains water/moisture.
* Not amber in color.
* Horn:
* Control insecure.
* Horn insecurely mounted.
* Not working correctly.
* Not working or not fitted.
* Registration Plates (Front and rear): (The text cuts off here, but presumably details issues with the plates themselves – clarity, damage, etc.)
Important Note: The article also links to another article about a trick to avoid driving with an expired NCT disc.