NATIONAL CAR TEST
NCT: When to do it?
If your vehicle weighs less than 3.5 tonnes, you must have it inspected at regular intervals:
- 0 - 2 years - no NCT test required.
- 3- 9 years - tests are carried out every 2 years
- For vehicles over 10 years old, the test should be carried out annually.
What are the points that are inspected during the NCT?
The NCT test consists of inspection of 61 aspects of the vehicle operation. 118 points are inspected, the failure of any is subject to a mandatory return visit. The principle functions concerned are:
Among these functions, three constitute the most common cause of failure to pass the NCT: front suspension, lighting, braking and wheels.
The current failure rate for the NCT is 50%
- The braking system
- Tyres and wheels
- Lighting and signalling
- Suspension components
- Emission and sound level
- Steering Power train
- Visibility
- The identification of the vehicle
- The bodywork
- Electrical system
Among these functions, three constitute the most common cause of failure to pass the NCT: front suspension, lighting, braking and wheels.
The current failure rate for the NCT is 50%
The Renault solution
Entrusting us with your vehicle to prepare for your NCT means benefiting from many advantages:
- The pre-NCT is free
- A replacement vehicle at a preferential rate can be made available to you during the pre-NCT of your car.
- An estimate of any potential failure items identified will be provided prior to any work being carried out.
- The estimate is free if repairs are required before the NCT and are carried out at the Renault workshop.
Renault Advantages
Leave your vehicle in the hands of Renault experts and you will benefit from:
- The expertise of our teams
- A 1-year parts and labour warranty for all services
- The Renault Genuine Part quality guarantee
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