Cars that failed NCT for bald tyres to get free retest

MOTORISTS whose cars fail the National Car Test (NCT) for having bald or faulty tyres will be able to get a free retest from today, the Government announced last night.

Transport Minister Martin Cullen yesterday approved a relaxation of the rules of the NCT, which was introduced in 2000 to keep lethal cars off the roads.

From today mechanics will no longer check lamps for the registration plate, wheel nuts or the colour of indicator bulbs.