Does the rear wiper matter for the NCT?

Is a back window wiper arm necessary to pass the NCT?

Liam Kennedy (Limerick )

Aug 2016 Filed under: NCT

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Expert answer

Hi Liam,

This is a bit of a grey area. The NCT manual that the testers are supposed to adhere to makes no mention anywhere of a rear wiper, but generally we find that, if a car has something and it's broken, the testers will often flag it up as a possible failure. We wouldn't take the risk, especially as wipers are so cheap to replace.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor
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