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NCT really Neccessary?

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  • 27-03-2006 4:56pm
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    RebelButtMunch
    Registered Users Posts: 2,383 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    Is it really neccessary to partake in the NCT. Its possible to do the car-tax online, and they dont ask for any NCT details? Has anyone heard of something bad happening to someone who didnt do the NCT? ( Apart from the car breaking down)

    Thanks!
    Stephen


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    MrPudding
    Registered Users Posts: 9,788 ✭✭✭MrPudding


    I would presume that you are giving your insurance company a really good reason for not paying out in the event of an accident.

    I would also expect that, even though you have paid for it, your car would technically not be taxed as having a valid NCT is a requirement for the car to be taxed.

    MrP


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    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 39,752 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    having a current NCT is mandatory. however, the gardai currently don't seem to enforce it (you may be unlucky and get a newbie straight outta training who wants to build up a profile).
    Your insurance company may look unfavourably on the issue also.

    incidentally that issue of a car breaking down would not be related proportionally to the presence or lack of an NCT cert


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    crosstownk
    Registered Users Posts: 12,863 ✭✭✭✭crosstownk


    It is a legal requirement to have an NCT every 2 years on cars 4 years old or more. There is a fine for not having a valid certificate. However, this isn't enforced to the extent it should be.
    IMO you should have it done in the interest of safety - both your's and other road users.
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