Pre NCT Checklist
Windscreen Wipers and Washers
Reasons for failure:
- Missing
- Not cleaning windscreen effectively
- Wiped areas less than sufficient to give the driver an adequate view
- Washer, not working, no water or incorrectly aimed
Seat Belts
Reasons for failure:
- Belts cut, badly frayed or repaired
- Belts not operating properly
Tyre Condition
Reasons for failure:
- tread worn, distorted or damaged
- tread depth of less than 1.6mm
- Incorrectly seated on wheel rim
- Valve Damaged
Registration Plate Lamps
Reasons for failure:
- Not working, faulty or not fitted
- Not white in colour.
- Lens missing or broken.
Stop Lamps
Reasons for failure:
- Missing or not clearly visible.
- Not working or faulty.
- Not brighter than tail lights.
- Not red in colour
- Insecurely mounted
- Contains water/moisture
- Lens missing or broken
- Switch does not operate correctly
Indicator/Tell Tales
Reasons for failure:
- Missing, not working or faulty
- Insecurely mounted
- Lens broken or missing
- Contains water/moisture
- Not amber in colour
Horn
Reasons for failure:
- Control insecure
- Horn insecurely mounted
- Not working correctly
- Not working or not fitted
Registration Plates Front and Rear
Reasons for failure:
- One or both plates missing, insecure or not clearly visible.
- Numbers or letters missing or illegible or incorrect size
- Numbers, letter or background of incorrect colour
Side Lamps
Reasons for failure:
- Missing or not clearly visible.
- Not working or faulty.
- Not white in colour
- Insecurely mounted
- Contains water/moisture
- Lens missing or broken