Will a damaged car pass its NCT?

Will my car pass the NCT with the wheel arch broken on the driver's side?

Darren Reilly (Westmeath )

Nov 2017 Filed under: NCT

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Expert answer

Hi Darren,

Unless the damage is very slight and not at all jagged, then yes, it probably will fail. An extract from the NCT manual as a reason for failure: "Secondary structural components missing, insecure, rustedor damaged to such an extent as to leave sharp edges."

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor
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