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A bit of essential maintenance by motorists could cut the number of cars failing the National Car Test (NCT), Suzanne Keane explains the most common reasons for failing<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Lesss than half of all cars tested for the NCT pass on the first go. Retest results are more encouraging with more than 90% passing and only 0.1% falling into the \u201cFail Dangerous\u201d category.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0most common failures are as follows \u2013<\/p>\n

Front Suspension<\/strong><\/p>\n

Generally your suspension will fail either on imbalance (once side not working as well as the other) or worn\/leaking parts. These can affect your braking and handling ability so are an important fix!<\/p>\n

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

Tyres need to be correctly inflated, have sufficient thread, not have any visible damage or lumps and also need to be \u201cE\u201d marked. They will also need to be the same type and size on each axle (i.e. same tyres on both front wheels or both back wheels). If you\u2019re unsure about your tyres get them checked out before the NCT<\/p>\n

Headlamp Aim<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are few things more annoying than being blinded by oncoming traffic, or not being able to see where you\u2019re going to having the aim of your lights checked should be on a regular maintenance checklist!<\/p>\n

Brake Line\/Hoses<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your brakes work with fluid in a sealed system. If your brake hoses are torn\/worn or starting to get a bit shabby you won\u2019t be able to brake as well, if at all!!<\/p>\n

Brake Lights<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now that you\u2019ve got your brakes in tip top shape (see above) and you\u2019re not afraid to use them keep in mind the cars travelling behind you. If they can\u2019t see your brake lights they won\u2019t be able to stop or slow down when you do\u2026..<\/p>\n

What\u2019s frightening about the 5 items above is how crucial they all are to road safety and protecting yourself while driving.<\/p>\n

Make sure to keep your car in good condition regularly and not just because you have an NCT coming up!<\/p>\n

If your NCT is coming up then check out our tips here <\/a>and give yourself\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0the best chance of passing<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\u00a0Suzanne Keane<\/strong><\/p>\n

27th July, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A bit of essential maintenance by motorists could cut the number of cars failing the National Car Test (NCT), Suzanne Keane explains the most common reasons for failing Lesss than half of all cars tested for the NCT pass on the first go. 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