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NCT Ireland posted the warning on social media

Drivers warned after 'dangerous discovery' found during NCT inspection

The NCT posted the warning on social media

Irish motorists warned as structural issue found during NCT inspection

NCT testers spot DIY repair job on vehicle’s exhaust using a Coke can

NCT testers shocked at recent DIY repair job with unlikely object

Drivers are being encouraged to regularly check all fluid levels in their vehicles

Drivers could be turned away from test centre over this one NCT rule

Can you guess what animal 'startled' NCT inspectors after being found?

'Literally put a sock in it!'- NCT centre gobsmacked by customers DIY cover-up fail

'Literally put a sock in it!'- NCT centre gobsmacked by customers DIY cover-up f...

NCT issues stark warning after shocking 'sunroof in the underbody' discovery on ...

'Farmyard chic' - NCT testers took drastic action when this car arrived for test

Photo via NCT Facebook page

NCT issues festive safety reminder to motorists ahead of Christmas road trips

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Irish drivers on alert with NCT centres around the country to close for NINE day...

NCT testers issue failed test warning to drivers in counties flooded last week

NCT testers issue failed test warning to drivers in counties flooded last week

The company which operates the NCT service in Ireland has issued a warning to motorists across the country after a serious defect was discovered during one recent test

'Shocking twist' - NCT in warning to motorists 'not to leave it to chance' to st...

ALERT: NCT Ireland testers horrified after finding 'snapped' part that could cau...

Major warning to Irish drivers over fake NCT website scamming money from people

Major warning to Irish drivers over fake NCT website scamming money from people

'We've encountered a serious issue' - NCT testers warn Irish drivers

'We've encountered a serious issue' - NCT testers warn Irish drivers

ALERT: NCT testers make 'scary' discovery as they warn others of potential disaster

ALERT: NCT testers make 'scary' discovery as they warn others of potential disas...

Rogue motorist gifted 'all inclusive package' as Gardaí uncover five offences in...
To add to the motorist’s spate of alleged offences, the car in question was found to have no tax, no insurance and no NCT
Brídín Ní Fhearraigh-Joyce

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The simple NCT trick that could save you from driving with an expired disc

NCT testers warn of hidden danger as this defect causes more than 200,000 test f...

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'I've seen it all!'- People furious as NCT tester spots dog tied to tow bar of c...

'Did he eat the dashboard?': Gardaí 'make no apologies' after seizing rogue car

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Driver tries to 'outsmart' NCT with testers left stunned by lethal discovery

'Learners' Loophole' to be closed as Government clamps down on 'scared' learner ...

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ALERT: Some old cars now only need NCT every two years after major rule change

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ALERT: Motorists warned about tiny detail that could cause you to fail the NCT

NCT Ireland warning

NCT warns drivers of 'simple oversight' that could be fatal if left unchecked

‘An unnecessary fail’: NCT warns of simple trick that can prevent an automatic f...

'Don’t keep other drivers in the dark!’ NCT warns of dangers of a blown bulb
NCT advises to avoid confusion on the road, make sure you check the lights on your car for blown bulbs so that your car is not mistaken for a motorcycle.
Paige Foley

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'I started to panic'- Man's car impounded due to garda glitch during random stop

The NCT warned of "terrifying hidden danger" most drivers would not notice

'Most drivers wouldn't spot this' - NCT testers find terrifying hidden danger un...

Registered owners can apply for replacement NCT certificates and NCT reports for a fee €15.50

Little-known NCT trick to get a 'duplicate' if Irish motorists lose valuable doc...

The NCT published a photo of an eight-year-old car with a completely rusted underside.

‘NCT only a cod of a job’ says driver in response to new ‘safety hazard’

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Driver ‘shocked’ as NCT testers show them potentially fatal issue found on car

NCT testers in warning over discovery in car that could have led to tragedy

NCT testers in warning over discovery in car that could have led to tragedy

'It's what's underneath that matters' - NCT warns Irish drivers about major fail...

NCT testers stunned by what driver left tied up with rope inside car

NCT testers stunned by what driver left tied up with rope inside car

NCT issues warning after tester uncovers shocking DIY fix that led to instant te...

NCT testers left horrified by what they found under car at Irish test centre

NCT testers left horrified by what they found under car at Irish test centre

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NCT issues warning to drivers as motorist uses strange household item in dodgy r...

Gardaí seize car for having no NCT for over five years and that's not all

Gardaí seize car for having no NCT for over five years and that's not all

Gardaí catch 'budding artist' with pathetic forgery as 'dangerously defective' c...

ALERT: NCT reveal bizarre reason you never knew could see your car fail test

ALERT: NCT reveal bizarre reason you never knew could see your car fail test

ALERT: NCT testers stunned by discovery made in back seat amid serious warning

ALERT: NCT testers stunned by discovery made in back seat amid serious warning

'End of the road' as uninsured motorcycle that hadn't been taxed in over a decad...

Gardai at Ennis station are investigating | FILE PHOTO

LOCATED: Gardaí stand down search for missing teen last seen in Dublin

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3,000 cars disappear after failing NCT leaving testers and drivers wondering

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NCT instantly fails car dangerously for using towel to cover up dodgy repair job

ALERT: Worrying news for drivers as 10,000 cars fail NCT for 'dangerous' defect

ALERT: Worrying news for drivers as 10,000 cars fail NCT for 'dangerous' defect

'Will they ever learn' Gardaí charge two drivers with checklists of major offenc...

ALERT: Simple test will tell you if your brakes are dangerous and will fail NCT

LIVE: Carlow hit with severe Status Red warning ahead of Storm Éowyn

ALERT: Driving tests and NCT tests CANCELLED amid 'historic Storm' Éowyn

NCT testers refuse to inspect car over 'body fluids' not cleaned up in back seat

NCT testers refuse to inspect car over 'body fluids' not cleaned up in back seat

"Don't overlook your vehicle's NCT," they warned. Fellow motorists were quick to react to the post with one writing, "He must have skipped a fair few of them that didn't happen overnight."

NCT testers horrified as they immediately fail car after taking one look at it

READ NEXT: NCT shares shocking photos of failed car with serious safety warning

NCT testers reveal little-known code on car tyres that could result in a fail

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Gardaí stop this learner driver for shocking reasons...

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'Disgraceful' - Drivers fume as NCT price hikes kick in with little-known extra ...

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ALERT: NCT centres across Ireland closed for NINE days amid New Year update

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