RSA advises motorist to keep NCT appointments
By Mary Dennehy
THE Road Safety Authority has encouraged people to turn up for their NCT test as normal, and to keep appointments.
The statement was issued following an announcement this week by the National Car Testing Service (NCTS), that it has made the decision to discontinue the use of vehicle inspection lifts across it network with immediate effect.
NCT centre Tallaght
According to NCTS, it was recently made aware of a defect with a similar make and model of MAHA lift, with a full condition survey of all lifts to be carried out.
They stated that all tests will be completed with the omission of the underbody inspection, which will be conducted when the lists are returned to use.
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has since released a statement advising motorists to keep test appointments.
The RSA said: “Since the issue of the scissors lift in NCTS Centres has come to light the Road Safety Authority has been working with Applus and engaging with other relevant stakeholders to ensure that they are appraised of the issue and to establish the extent of the problem and possible resolutions.
“This also includes engagement with An Garda Síochána.”
The RSA added: “As an interim measure, a Vehicle Inspection Report will be issued in the normal way following a test.
“While it will indicate the result as a ‘Fail’ it will clearly indicate “No lift inspection done” in relation to Stage 3 of the test dealing with the visual inspection of the underbody.”
The RSA has advised motorists to rectify any defects detected on parts of the test conducted at the earliest opportunity.
“Motorists affected by the issue are advised to keep a copy of their Vehicle Inspection Report with them in their vehicle”, the RSA said.
“All vehicle owners are reminded that the roadworthiness of their vehicle is always their responsibility, not just at the time their car is due at an NCTS test.
“If their NCT is due, vehicle owners should make a booking as normal and keep their NCTS test appointments.
“Motorists are again advised to keep a copy of their Vehicle Inspection Report with them in order to present it to a member of An Garda Síochána if required.”
Visit the https://www.ncts.ie/ for updates.
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