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Car vans and pick ups that are exempt from both DOE and NCT.

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  • 21-02-2008 4:22pm
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    Run_to_da_hills
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    I was told before that the Ford Fiesta car/van was exempt from both the NCT and DOE because it was considered a grey area between both departments. I have just come across another one in Gumtree, the Skoda frlicia 1.3 pick up. http://www.gumtree.ie/dublin/40/19894640.html Is this a loophole?


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    Max_Damage
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,461 ✭✭✭Max_Damage


    Run_to_da_hills wrote: »
    I was told before that the Ford Fiesta car/van was exempt from both the NCT and DOE because it was considered a grey area between both departments. I have just come across another one in Gumtree, the Skoda frlicia 1.3 pick up. http://www.gumtree.ie/dublin/40/19894640.html Is this a loophole?

    Well, my cousin used to have a '90 Nissan Micra car-van and it had to do a DOE test every 2 years.


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    mickdw
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    If its taxed as commercial it needs a doe and if private, NCT. Fiesta van can be either. Well that used to be the case anyway


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    Wishbone Ash
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    If the registered owner taxes the van privately, they are unlikely to get a letter from the NCT but it is their responsibility to ensure that it has a valid NCT certificate.


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    bazz26
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    Afaik if it is taxed as a commerical then it has to do the DOE every 12 months. If taxed privately then it has to do the NCT.


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    rebel.ranter
    Registered Users Posts: 3,570 ✭✭✭rebel.ranter


    From what I have read & understand it must be one or the other, unless it is a classic over 30 years old.
    Just because the VTN or NCTS don't send a letter doesn't mean that the car should not be tested. As another poster has mentioned it is your responsibility to make sure it is tested appropriately.
    Anyway, the two tests are just basic road worthiness tests, why would you want to avoid proving the car was roadworthy? To save €50 a year (Or two years)?


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