Currently, there are two options available to motorists who wish to have their vehicles tested before their NCT due date.
They may either have their vehicle tested up to 90 days in advance of their test due date without affecting the validity period of the test certificate issued or the next test due date. Alternatively, a vehicle may be submitted for voluntary early testing more than 90 days in advance of the test due date. Under this voluntary early testing option, depending on the age of the vehicle, that is whether the vehicle is subject to biennial or annual testing, the certificate issued will be valid for either two years or one year from the date of a successful test.
As the Road Safety Authority has statutory responsibility for the operation of the National Car Test, I have therefore referred the details of the Deputy's question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.
The referred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.
