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nct expired

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  • 10-06-2008 8:13pm
    #1
    smoke
    Closed Accounts Posts: 184 ✭✭


    Hi,
    I have my test in the morning and just realised the nct expired a few days ago. Could they refuse my test on these grounds?

    Thanks.


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    #2
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    smoke wrote: »
    Hi,
    I have my test in the morning and just realised the nct expired a few days ago. Could they refuse my test on these grounds?

    Thanks.

    Unfortunately, Yes, the car must have a valid NCT. The test will not be conducted without one. They send you a sheet with requirements for the test where this should have been listed.


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    Gwenivere
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13 ✭Gwenivere


    Hey,

    I went for my test last week with d same problem and he wouldn't let my do the test as a result, I lost d 38e and everything, had to just go home and reapply. SOOOO p****d off!!

    If I were you I would try doing it in ur driving instructors car <SNIP>

    Best of Luck!!


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    #4
    smoke
    Closed Accounts Posts: 184 ✭✭smoke


    Thanks for the replies. This is terrible news for me as I have the test first thing tomorrow. I don't have an instructor but am confident of passing as I only did my last test a couple of months ago and only failed by one grade 2. Guess I'll have to get the old yellow pages out and hope for the best in terms of a car!

    Can anyone suggest an instructor for Tyrellstown?

    Thanks.


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    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Let's try and keep things legal Gwenivere.


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    Kimbot
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    Can you not borrow a car and transfer your insurance over the phone in the morning before the test??


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    #7
    smoke
    Closed Accounts Posts: 184 ✭✭smoke


    jonny24ie wrote: »
    Can you not borrow a car and transfer your insurance over the phone in the morning before the test??

    Cool, I'm gonna look into that now.


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    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    jonny24ie wrote: »
    Can you not borrow a car and transfer your insurance over the phone in the morning before the test??

    You must have your insurance disk on the day of the test, a certificate of insurance is not accepted. I think contacting a driving instructor ASAP is the only option.


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    Kimbot
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    Alanstrainor wrote: »
    You must have your insurance disk on the day of the test, a certificate of insurance is not accepted. I think contacting a driving instructor ASAP is the only option.

    If you have an insurance disk in the window form the current owner then its okay.
    Even if you rent a car you will not have a disc with your name on it.
    When I done my test last week all they done was looked to make sure the disc was valid and nothing else.


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    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    jonny24ie wrote: »
    If you have an insurance disk in the window form the current owner then its okay.
    Even if you rent a car you will not have a disc with your name on it.
    When I done my test last week all they done was looked to make sure the disc was valid and nothing else.

    Ah yes, i just somehow got it into my head that you meant take out a whole new policy on another car, with the OP being the policy holder.... Becoming a named driver on a friends car could work. What time is the test OP?


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    Kimbot
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    Alanstrainor wrote: »
    Ah yes, i just somehow got it into my head that you meant take out a whole new policy on another car, with the OP being the policy holder.... Becoming a named driver on a friends car could work. What time is the test OP?


    Sorry I should have been clearer.

    OP, if you do transfer your insurance make sure its for about 4 hours to ensure you are covered to and from etc etc.

    Alan.. I think tests start at 9.30 -10.00 so he should have time to ring the insurance company.


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    smoke
    Closed Accounts Posts: 184 ✭✭smoke


    Hey guys,
    I think I'm just gona risk my nct disk tomorrow. It says 04-06-08. Maybe they will miss the 04 as it is a smaller font but I suppose then again maybe not.

    My dads car is having work done as luck would have it and I don't think its fair to ask a friend as my test is at 09:05 tomorrow.

    Here's hoping the instructor needs reading glasses!

    I feel like a tit.


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    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    smoke wrote: »
    Hey guys,
    I think I'm just gona risk my nct disk tomorrow. It says 04-06-08. Maybe they will miss the 04 as it is a smaller font but I suppose then again maybe not.

    My dads car is having work done as luck would have it and I don't think its fair to ask a friend as my test is at 09:05 tomorrow.

    Here's hoping the instructor needs reading glasses!

    I feel like a tit.

    Waiting times for test dates have dropped significantly so it might not be too bad reapplying.


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    smoke
    Closed Accounts Posts: 184 ✭✭smoke


    Alanstrainor wrote: »
    Waiting times for test dates have dropped significantly so it might not be too bad reapplying.

    Thanks, yeah I'm just annoyed with myself as I took a day and a half off work and the test is likely going to change in July. I was ready for this!


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    Kimbot
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    smoke wrote: »
    Thanks, yeah I'm just annoyed with myself as I took a day and a half off work and the test is likely going to change in July. I was ready for this!

    I wouldn't take the risk as the NCT disc will be focused upon when they see the month as its a safety concern.

    Get a loaner and ring insurance at 8.50 and you'll be fine.


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    #16
    smoke
    Closed Accounts Posts: 184 ✭✭smoke


    Thanks for the replies everyone. Much appreciated.


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    #17
    smoke
    Closed Accounts Posts: 184 ✭✭smoke


    hi , for anyone interested on an update I was able to get through to my old instructor and he's gonna meet me in the morning to let me use his Micra for my test in Ballymun as he lives nearby!

    Thanks again.


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    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    smoke wrote: »
    hi , for anyone interested on an update I was able to get through to my old instructor and he's gonna meet me in the morning to let me use his Micra for my test in Ballymun as he lives nearby!

    Thanks again.

    That's brilliant! Now best of luck tomorrow, just stay confident and you'll be grand!


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    Splinter
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 3,331 ✭✭✭Splinter


    hope all went ok for you mate :) i have to hope my car passes its nct tonight as my test is on tuesday :|


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    smoke
    Closed Accounts Posts: 184 ✭✭smoke


    splinter wrote: »
    hope all went ok for you mate :) i have to hope my car passes its nct tonight as my test is on tuesday :|

    Hi, ye went really well, I passed! i hope your car passed. All the best to you too on Tuesday!


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    #21
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    smoke wrote: »
    Hi, ye went really well, I passed! i hope your car passed. All the best to you too on Tuesday!

    Congrats!


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    #22
    Splinter
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    splinter wrote: »
    hope all went ok for you mate :) i have to hope my car passes its nct tonight as my test is on tuesday :|
    yup, car passed my nct :) now roll on tuesday


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    #23
    smoke
    Closed Accounts Posts: 184 ✭✭smoke


    Alanstrainor wrote: »
    Congrats!


    Thanks man.


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    #24
    smoke
    Closed Accounts Posts: 184 ✭✭smoke


    splinter wrote: »
    yup, car passed my nct :) now roll on tuesday

    Good stuff. All the best with it.:)


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