Close to 32,000 cars fail NCT tests in the north west.
Almost 32,000 cars failed the NCT test across the North West in 2023. The statistics were recently made available on the official NCT website. In total, just shy of 75,000 tests were carried out in Sligo, Carrick on Shannon, Donegal Town and Letterkenny. Sligo was found to…
Criticism of NCT operator following lengthy backlogs
The current NCT operator has provided as poor a service in Sligo and Leitrim, than anywhere else in the Country. That’s according to Leitrim Councillor Padraig Fallon. He made the comments as the operator is facing renewed pressure due to a backlog of waiting times. Claims have also been made…
NCT going cashless would leave many people vulnerable
After it emerged that the National Car Test will not be going cashless, one Sligo Councillor is warning that we are heading towards a cashless society. Junior Transport Minister Jack Chambers has denied the NCT’s move, saying that last week’s announcement was made without any prior agreement by the Road…
Councillor calls on Transport Minister to resolve NCT backlog
There’s pressure on Transport Minister Eamon Ryan to sort out the backlog of NCT tests in Sligo and elsewhere. Some motorists in the county are said to be waiting up to six months for a test, leading to concern over how valid their insurance will be in the interim. Fianna…
Local TD calls for reasons behind NCT delays
A Sligo-Leitrim TD says the reasons behind the long delay that motorists are currently experiencing in relation to NCT delays need to be established. Currently there are 375,000 cars are on the roads without a valid NCT. The Operators of the service will today apologise to customers for recent booking…
NCT pass rates published
When it comes to passing the NCT test success rates in the local region vary from 51% to 48% The Irish Independent are reporting that NCT centres around the country had more vehicles fail than pass on the first attempt last year. Poor roads are thought to be…
Leitrim Councillor claims NCT delays are a bigger issue for those living in rural areas
A Leitrim Councillor is warning that the current backlog of NCT tests is disproportionately impacting those living in rural Ireland. Up to 1,600 motorists are currently waiting for an NCT test. Delays are 16 times that of pre-pandemic levels, with no appointment available online until July. It’s…