Do tyres have to match for NCT?

Do tyres have to match for NCT?

At the NCT, you will be informed if your tyres have a tread depth of less than 3mm and your car will receive a “pass advisory”, so it will not fail the NCT but you are advised that your tyres may soon need to be changed.

Will my tyres pass NCT?

In the NCT, tyres that are more than six years old will not be automatically failed in the NCT. Rather, a ‘pass advisory’ note highlighting the age of the tyres will appear on the test report, advising the motorist to be aware of the potential danger of the ageing tyres.

Do they check tyre pressure on NCT?

After pulling into the NCT test centre you will present your registration details into the system, after which the technician will check the following: Exhaust emissions check. Engine oil level check. Tyre pressure check.

Can NCT fail tyre pressure?

The second greatest reason for NCT tyre fails is dangerous levels of tyre damage, particularly on the tyre sidewalls. Essentially, sidewalls are that part of your tyre that withstands pressure and keeps your car stable. These should be checked regularly, just like your tyre treads.

Do all 4 tyres need to be the same?

Primarily, you should avoid mixing different tyre brands and different tread patterns. There are rare exceptions for approved mixed-tyre fittings, but in general, manufacturers do not recommend tyre mixing at all.

How old are tyres allowed to be?

All tyres (including spare tyres) more than ten years old should be removed from service and replaced with new tyres. Verify the physical age of any car tyre by examining the markings on the tyre sidewall following the “DOT” symbol.

How do you check tyre tread depth?

Just take a 20p coin and insert it into the tread grooves on the tyre. If you can’t see the outer band on the coin, your tyres are above the legal limit. However, if you can see the band and that section of the coin is still visible, your tyres could be unsafe and require professional inspection by a mechanic.

Can I use 10 year old tyre?

2- Ten years is a maximum If the tyres haven’t been replaced 10 years after their date of manufacture, as a precaution, Michelin recommends replacing them with new tyres. Even if they appear to be in a usable condition and have not been worn down to the tread wear indicator. This applies to spare tyres as well.

Are 3 year old tyres safe?

Tyres are considered to be ‘new’ and are suitable for retail sale for, up to 5 years from the original date of production with recommended storage guidance from tyre manufacturers. The industry standard for tyres, based on the German BRV recommendation, is the ‘5 year rule’ for new tyres.

Do NCT check electric windows?

Driver Side Windows are checked during the MOT or NCT (National Car Test). They can result in a test failure for the following reasons: Insecure.

Does NCT check Clutch?

The technician then checks brake components, fuel lines and the exhaust system, before checking the car’s body work. The technician will then lower the lift about half way, and check the pedals (clutch, brake and acceleration), steering joints, and tyres (thread depths, specifications and condition).

Do all 4 tires need to be the same brand?

For optimal safety and performance, Continental recommends fitting the same tires to every wheel position on your car, so drivers should have the same brand, size, tread pattern, load index, and speed rating on the front and rear tires.

Is it OK to change only 2 tires?

If you are looking to replace all-wheel drive tires, we recommend replacing all four at once. While it may be tempting to replace only two at a time, mixing new and worn tires can create a size difference from front to back, which can lead to damage to your vehicle.

What is the new law on tyres?

On Monday February 1, a new law came into effect which means that tyres aged over 10-years-old cannot be used on the front steered axles of HGVs, buses, coaches or all single wheels fitted to a minibus (9 to 16 passenger seats).