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# nct

This week
26th March 2023 - 29th March 2023
# BACKLOG
Union tells driving testers not to accept cars without valid NCT, against RSA stance
The requirement for a valid certificate was temporarily suspended because of Covid-19 delays.
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Mon 8:03 PM
This year
2023
# Housing
Ireland should follow Denmark and require vacant properties to be rented out, Varadkar advised
The NESC report suggests an NCT-style system could be set up for rental properties to ensure minimum standards.
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Feb 15th 2023, 7:33 PM
# BACKLOG
Almost 50k Learner drivers to wait 19 weeks for a test, says RSA
The national average waiting time for a driving test is currently 19 weeks, almost double the RSA’s target.
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Feb 1st 2023, 5:30 PM
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2022
# national car test
Revealed: The makes, models and test centres with the highest (and lowest) NCT pass rates
Three of the top four cars are SUVs.
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Aug 13th 2022, 6:45 AM
# Road Rage
'No appointment til August': Wait time for NCT is now stretching into the summer
The service has said Covid-19 causing significant staff absenteeism levels at test centres.
In January and February alone this year there were 36,000 test appointment cancellations.
Speaking to The Journal, Labour TD Duncan Smith described the delays as "unacceptable".
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Mar 30th 2022, 12:05 AM
All time
# nct
NCT apologises after computer error sees 34,000 people given wrong certs for their vehicle
If your mode of transport had its certificate extended by four months because of Covid-19, you may be affected.
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Jul 14th 2021, 11:39 AM
# Driving
Here's how the RSA's driving services and NCT services are affected under Level 5
Driver theory tests are being suspended for a period of six weeks.
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Oct 21st 2020, 9:30 PM
# Covid-19
'We've been thrown to the lions': Taxi drivers could be off the road for weeks due to NCT delays
Some drivers can’t get NCT appointments before their taxi licence expires.
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Jun 19th 2020, 12:05 AM
# back at the wheel
From Monday, 15 NCT service centres, and 20 NDLS centres will reopen
Here’s the list of centres that are opening again, and the rules in place if you’re using them.
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Jun 6th 2020, 6:58 PM
# Extension
No need to worry if your NCT has just gone out of date - the Government's going to extend their expiration dates
The new measures are expected to be published in the coming days.
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Mar 30th 2020, 1:53 PM
# Driving
NCT and other vehicle and licence services suspended until further notice
Shane Ross is looking at measures to extend the period of validity of licences and NCT certificates.
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Mar 28th 2020, 6:23 PM
# Test centres
NCT remains open during coronavirus shutdown - but some customers aren't turning up anyway
Test centres have introduced measures to tackle the spread of Covid-19.
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Mar 26th 2020, 12:05 AM
# Out of service
All defective NCT lifts won't be back in service until end of April as faults found in 85
85 of the country’s 106 NCT vehicle lifts are in need of repair.
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Feb 14th 2020, 9:07 PM
# SAFETY INSPECTION
Full NCT tests resume on limited basis at six centres around the country
The reinstated vehicle inspection lifts will only be used for taxi drivers and those who are due to undergo a driving test.
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Jan 31st 2020, 9:49 PM
# nct
Motorists taking NCT will have to return at a later date to complete test and receive full certificate
If stopped by gardaí without a full NCT certificate, motorists are urged to show gardaí a report issued to them by the NCTS.
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Jan 30th 2020, 9:23 PM
# SAFETY INSPECTION
Part of NCT test suspended with immediate effect over safety checks on vehicle lifts
It comes one day after MOT testing in Northern Ireland was suspended due to similar issues.
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Jan 29th 2020, 8:25 PM
# Testing
All testing of cars for North's equivalent of NCT cancelled due to 'lift faults'
The MOT is the Northern Ireland equivalent of the NCT.
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Jan 28th 2020, 3:07 PM
# pass/fail
Here are the cars most likely to pass the NCT - Hyundai Trajet owners look away now
The oldest vehicle submitted for a NCT last year was a 1932 Rolls Royce which passed the test.
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Aug 13th 2019, 6:20 AM
# Testing times
NCT contract worth €650 million up for grabs for ten years to 2030
Applus, the company which currently operates the test, made €6.5 million in profit last year, down 20% from 2016.
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Oct 15th 2018, 12:05 AM
# WRC
NCT firm right to fire test centre worker who allegedly told customer 'f**k off', WRC rules
The WRC found that the man’s unfair dismissal complaint against his formal employer “is not well founded”.
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Aug 7th 2018, 2:54 PM
# buying advice
Looking for reliability? Here are the top 10 cars for passing the NCT first time
And they’re probably not the ones you’d expect.
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Jul 30th 2018, 3:17 PM
# nct for tractors
'First of its kind' tractor-testing course launched
A new EU directive requires commercial tractors to undergo a special roadworthiness test.
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Jun 2nd 2018, 7:30 AM
# The beast from the east
What happens if you have to cancel your NCT or driving test due to The Beast?
What if you have to be on the road?
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Feb 28th 2018, 6:01 AM
# Ah here
Gardaí caught a few people acting the maggot on Irish roads this weekend
A number of fines were issued.
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Jan 28th 2018, 3:55 PM
# Unfair Dismissal
Airport worker awarded €50,000 after being sacked for refusing to drive uninsured vehicle
The man refused to drive a company vehicle that didn’t have tax, insurance or NCT discs.
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Jan 5th 2018, 3:31 PM
# car check-up
5 of the most common NCT failures (and how to prevent against them)
These essential pre-test checks could save you time and money.
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Nov 13th 2017, 5:32 PM
# nct
Here's the number one reason for vehicles failing the NCT
Motorists advised to build in a free tyre check at a reputable tyre outlet as part of pre-NCT checks.
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Sep 4th 2017, 3:54 PM
# Altered State
Driver tries to forge their insurance disc, fails miserably
See if you can spot what the guards spotted.
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Aug 7th 2017, 11:16 AM
# caught rapid
Disqualified driver caught drinking bottle of beer and using phone had no tax, insurance or NCT
Other than not wearing a seatbelt, there’s not many more offences left.
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May 31st 2017, 9:12 PM
# road worthy
Here are the places where you're most likely to pass your NCT
Kilkenny had the highest pass rate in the country last year, while Clifden had the lowest.
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May 19th 2017, 12:21 PM
# Operation Thor
Gardaí stop driver for wearing no seatbelt, find fake tax and insurance discs
It’s been a busy day for gardaí checking for valid tax and insurance.
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Apr 8th 2017, 6:27 PM
# finger on the pulse
This is how a court case in Leitrim blew the latest garda scandal wide open
The massaging of figures is now feared to extend into other garda departments.
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Mar 29th 2017, 5:23 PM
# sponsored by ford
QUIZ: How Much of a Car Expert Are You?
Vroom vroom – let’s find out.
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Mar 10th 2017, 2:39 PM
# Jailed
Two men jailed for passing cars in NCT scam
The men were to get €100 between them for their role although no money was ever exchanged.
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Mar 7th 2017, 6:11 AM
# clean sweep
Driver stopped for not wearing seatbelt - has no licence, insurance, NCT or tax
Their 4×4 was seized and they will appear in court.
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Jan 9th 2017, 9:15 PM
# Dear Driver
Dear Driver: How can I tell when my car is due its NCT?
Got a motoring question or looking for some advice? We’re here to help.
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Oct 17th 2016, 12:35 PM
# that escalated quickly
Gardaí stop to help driver with flat tyre ... end up impounding car
The driver had no insurance, no NCT certificate or no tax.
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Jul 24th 2016, 7:40 PM
# nct
How to get your car to pass the NCT
Do you know that half of all motors failed the test last year? Don’t be one of those…
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Jul 11th 2016, 12:31 PM
# mahameters
Road safety boss hits back after RTÉ programme claims NCT test flawed
A RTÉ Investigation Unit programme questioned how tests were carried out on a car’s shock absorbers.
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Apr 22nd 2016, 10:36 AM
# Me Nerves
Every Irish motorist will identify with this gas sketch
Oh Jesus.
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Mar 6th 2016, 10:54 AM
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