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What is examined
in the NCT

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Preparing for
your NCT

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1. When did car testing commence?2. Why has car testing been introduced?
3. What cars must be tested and how often? 4. How do I know when my car is due to be tested?
5. Are any cars exempt from the NCT?6. If my NCT is due, how can I arrange an inspection?
7. Where do I get my car tested?8. Who will carry out the test?
9. How much does the test cost and what are the payment methods?10. What are the benefits of car testing?
11. What is examined during the test?12. How are emission standards applied to old cars?
13. How can I best prepare for the NCT and what documents should I bring?14. If I fail my NCT, when can I book a re-test?
15. How will car testing be enforced?16. Will my car need its NCT if I have imported it from the U.K. or Northern Ireland where it already received an MOT?
17. How can the public be sure that the test will be fair and that everyone will be treated the same?18. What will I do if I lose my NCT Certificate or NCT Report?
19. What additional inspection items were introduced into the NCT from April 2010?20. What vehicles are not tested by NCTS?
21. What quality control measures do NCTS have in place?22. If I pay for my NCT on line, when will my card be debited?

Frequently Asked Questions

The testing of private vehicles (including second hand imports) commenced in Ireland on 4th January 2000. The test is known as the NCT (National Car Test).

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