# nct

Last week

17th September 2023 - 23rd September 2023

NCT will 'revisit' cashless decision if government mandates state bodies to accept cash

The COO of the RSA said if accepting cash becomes a requirement, the service will work to make sure it meets the obligation.

17.4k

Wed 9:24 PM

Last month

August 2023

# Cashless

Jack Chambers says NCT will not go cashless despite company stating it would

The test will not be ‘saying goodbye to cash’, as the NCT claimed on social media.

22.9k

Aug 28th 2023, 4:58 PM

This year

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.

24.3k

Mar 27th 2023, 8:03 PM

# 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.

24.0k

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.

24.4k

Updated

Feb 1st 2023, 5:30 PM

Last year

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.

68.8k

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".

56.7k

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.

30.0k

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.

56.3k

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.

41.4k

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.

44.5k

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.

77.8k

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.

46.5k

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.

49.9k

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.

29.9k

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.

28.7k

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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Updated

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.

58.4k

Updated

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.

16.2k

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.

97.5k

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.

28.8k

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”.

34.8k

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.

31.5k

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.

20.9k

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?

24.1k

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.

126k

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.

91.3k

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.

44.9k

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.

10.8k

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.

53.1k

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.

49.8k

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.

33.2k

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.

93.8k

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.

93.9k

Mar 29th 2017, 5:23 PM

# sponsored by ford

QUIZ: How Much of a Car Expert Are You?

Vroom vroom – let’s find out.

24.6k

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.

32.7k

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.

51.5k

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.

44.7k

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.

54.6k

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…

12.3k

Jul 11th 2016, 12:31 PM