NCT/DOE/MOT Pre-Test Checkover

Every car is due its first NCT test when it is four years old, and every two years thereafter.

We take the worry out of your NCT test by offering a comprehensive pre-test

Alternatively, if your car has already failed the test, you can bring it to us along with the list of faulty items and our trained technicians will ensure that everything is put right

Castleshane Motors comprehensive Pre-NCT/MOT/DOE Test includes:

Tyres

• Tyre condition and specification
• Tyre tread and road wheels
• Spare wheel and external carrier

Steering & Suspension

• Steering wheel play
• Front & Rear wheel side slip
• Steering linkage
• Wheel bearings
• Front & Rear springs
• Front & Rear suspension
• Shock absorber condition

Brake System

• Service brake pedal
• Service brake operation
• Mechanical brake hand lever
• Mechanical brake components
• Master cylinder / Servo / Valves / Connections
• Brake lines and hoses
• Brake wheel units
• Brake fluid

Lighting Equipment

• Stop lamps / bulbs
• Reap lamps & Reg plate lamp
• Side lamps
• Headlamp condition
• Headlamp aim
• Auxiliary lamp condition

General Items

• Windscreen Wipers & Washers
• Exhaust system condition
• Registration plates

Comment Items

• Seats / Safety belts
• Windscreen and mirors
• Speedometer / Horn
• Doors / Locks / Anti theft devises / Towing
• Indicators
• General bodywork / Chassis / Underbody
• Electrical System / Transmission / Fuel System

What the test does not include

• Emmissions
• Adaptions for disabled drivers
• Service brake performance
• Service brake imbalance
• Parking brake performance
• Parking brake imbalance
• Front axle performance
• Rear axle performance