{"id":136794,"date":"2025-10-21T20:47:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T20:47:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/136794\/"},"modified":"2025-10-21T20:47:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T20:47:08","slug":"alert-carlow-drivers-warned-as-nct-testers-make-scary-discovery-during-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/136794\/","title":{"rendered":"ALERT: Carlow drivers warned as NCT testers make ‘scary’ discovery during test"},"content":{"rendered":"

NCT testers have issued a warning after making a “scary” discovery during a recent test.<\/p>\n

Taking to the NCTS<\/a> Facebook page, testers shared an image of the wheel of a car recently brought for a test at a centre in Ireland.<\/p>\n

The image shows three of the five wheel nuts missing, posing a serious risk on the road and the potential for a tragic malfunction of the vehicle.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Their post said: “Scary! Spooky find during a recent NCT! This isn\u2019t just scary\u2014it\u2019s extremely dangerous. Loose or missing wheel nuts can cause wheels to detach while driving, putting lives at risk. Always double-check your wheels\u2014safety first!”<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, drivers are also being told of other\u00a0little known visual reasons your car could fail the NCT.<\/p>\n

The NCT says: “Taking a few minutes to check some of the visual items below and ensuring they are all working in advance of your NCT could potentially save you valuable time and money.”<\/p>\n

READ NEXT<\/strong>:\u00a0The simple NCT trick that could save you from driving with an expired disc<\/a><\/p>\n

One of the more obscure items that you could easily forget to check is the little bulbs on your registration plates. It is a legal requirement that your registration is visible at all times and if these bulbs aren’t working, it cannot be seen at night.<\/p>\n

Your car could fail its NCT if its registration plate lamps are “not working, faulty or not fitted; not white in colour; or if the lens is missing or broken.” You can check these bulbs by turning your car on and checking the bulbs are on front and rear before the test.<\/p>\n

You can see the full NCT visual checklist below:<\/p>\n

Windscreen Wipers and Washers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reasons for failure:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Missing
Not cleaning windscreen effectively
Wiped areas less than sufficient to give the driver an adequate view
Washer, not working, no water or incorrectly aimed<\/p>\n

Seat Belts<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reasons for failure:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Belts cut, badly frayed or repaired
Belts not operating properly<\/p>\n

Tyre Condition<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reasons for failure:<\/strong><\/p>\n

tread worn, distorted or damaged
tread depth of less than 1.6mm
Incorrectly seated on wheel rim
Valve Damaged<\/p>\n

Registration Plate Lamps<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reasons for failure:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Not working, faulty or not fitted
Not white in colour.
Lens missing or broken.<\/p>\n

Stop Lamps<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reasons for failure:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Missing or not clearly visible.
Not working or faulty.
Not brighter than tail lights.
Not red in colour
Insecurely mounted
Contains water\/moisture
Lens missing or broken
Switch does not operate correctly<\/p>\n

Indicator\/Tell Tales<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reasons for failure:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Missing, not working or faulty
Insecurely mounted
Lens broken or missing
Contains water\/moisture
Not amber in colour<\/p>\n

Horn<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reasons for failure:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Control insecure
Horn insecurely mounted
Not working correctly
Not working or not fitted<\/p>\n

Registration Plates Front and Rear<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reasons for failure:<\/strong><\/p>\n

One or both plates missing, insecure or not clearly visible.
Numbers or letters missing or illegible or incorrect size
Numbers, letter or background of incorrect colour<\/p>\n

Side Lamps<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reasons for failure:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Missing or not clearly visible.
Not working or faulty.
Not white in colour
Insecurely mounted
Contains water\/moisture
Lens missing or broken<\/p>\n

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