Cars which undergo the National Car Test (NCT) over the coming weeks will be issued with a “fail” notice, regardless of the mechanical condition of their car. In the Republic, however, only that part of the NCT which involves the use of the lifts has been suspended. The partial report will indicate the car has failed and will show that the full test was not completed. The RSA said: “As an interim measure, a Vehicle Inspection Report will be issued in the normal way following a test. The Garda also advised motorists to keep a copy of the vehicle inspection report they receive from the test centre in their vehicle at all times.

Source: The Irish Times January 30, 2020 18:45 UTC