National Car Test
The National Car Test (NCT) was introduced in Ireland on 4th January 2000.
What are the benefits of car testing?
safer vehicles
improved reliability
improved fuel economy
cleaner air/less noise
potential for lower insurance costs
What cars must be tested?
Testing will be phased in over the period 2000 to 2002 as follows:
Cars first registered before 1 January 1992..........2000
1992 to 1996 registered cars..............................2001
4 year old cars and all liable older cars................2002
In the relevant year, the NCT will be due on the anniversary of the first registration date (i.e. day / month / year in Ireland or abroad - whichever is earliest) and subsequent tests every 2 years.
Where can I get my car tested?
NCT centres are located throughout the country including centres in Tralee, Killarney and Caherciveen.
How much will the NCT cost?
The car test fee is €48.40 and a re-test costs € 27.20 (both fees are inclusive of VAT and maybe subject to change). Re-tests, which do not require the use of test equipment, will be free. Free re-tests cover minor items, for example, a visual inspection to check that faulty windscreen wipers have been replaced.
Where can I get further information?
Queries in relation to any aspect of the NCT should be directed to:
Customer Enquiries, National Car Testing Service (NCTS),
Lakedrive 3026, Citywest Business Campus,
Naas Road, Dublin 24.
Tel: 1890 200 670 Fax: 01 - 413 5996
Email: info@ncts.ie Web: www.ncts.ie
Contact Information
Motor Tax Office,
Rathass, Tralee,
Co. Kerry
Tel: 066/7122300
Fax: 066/7122595
Email: motortax@kerrycoco.ie
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