From the start of April seven new requirements have been added to the NCT test.
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From the start of April seven new requirements have been added to the NCT test.

·    Cars should not have tinted windscreens or front-side windows with a light transmission level of less than 65%.
·    Exhausts cannot generate noise levels exceeding 99 decibels.
·    Where fitted, fog lamps will be checked to ensure a red light is clearly visible.
·    Reverse lights will be checked to ensure white lights are clearly visible.
·    Tyres will have to bear an “E” or “e” mark, certifying that they conform to EU product standards and will fail if not visible.
·    Warning lights for airbags, electronic, antilock braking systems and electronic stability control will be checked and the vehicle will fail if a malfunction indicator is not working or indicates a defect in the system.
·    Rear registration plate lamps will be tested resulting in a “fail advisory” if they do not comply, but this alone will not fail the vehicle.