Scoobyturbo/Billy pointed out on the nct test sheet that there is now an area for modifications up the top right
Never knew about it before
just wondering has anybody had any grief with it yet or had anything written there
Is this something that will cause hassle down the line i wonder
Below is the info from the nct manual about it
MODIFICATIONS REPORT (WHERE REQUIRED)
Method of Testing
1. The vehicle’s owner (or the presenter on the owner’s behalf) shall confirm whether any repairs or modifications have been
carried out to a vehicle since its last NCT which may adversely affect the roadworthiness of one or more of the items to be
tested (see Note 1).
2. In respect of vehicles modified since their last NCT, a modifications report must be provided in the following cases;
a) Chassis work, including lengthening/shortening the wheel base or the replacement of chassis rails
(e.g. limousine conversion)
b) A vehicle which has been converted. This includes (but is not limited to the following):
• M2 (mini bus) or N1 (light goods vehicle) converted to an M1 (passenger car)
c) Modification to the steering system (this includes power steering and steering wheel)
d) Modification to the suspension system (including modifications to anti-roll bars)
e) Modification to the braking system including the addition or removal of equipment
f) Modifications to seat belts (including anchorages), air bags or the addition of seats and safety restraint systems.
g) Major modifications to the cab or body work
h) Modifications or repairs which may adversely affect the roadworthiness of one or more of the items to be tested as part
of the test including where “obviously unsafe repairs or modifications” is specified in this manual as a reason for failure.
Where during the NCT, the tester notices a repair or modification which may adversely affect the roadworthiness of any of
the test items including where unsafe “repairs or modifications” are specified in this manual as a reason for failure, the tester
shall seek a modifications report in writing substantially in the form outlined in 4 below. Where a historic report is provided,
the tester shall determine whether this adequately addresses the issue and is in line with the form in 4 below and, if not,
shall seek a new modifications report. As the NCT is essentially a maintenance and condition check, it is acknowledged that a
tester will not be removing or dismantling any parts in the course of a normal roadworthiness test and that the finding of any
modifications or repairs is based on a visual inspection of the vehicle only.
3. In the case of vehicles requiring a modifications report (as per 1, 2 or 3 above), this report shall be one issued by the vehicle
manufacturer (or his authorised distributor), or by a Suitably Qualified Individual (see Note No.2). This report shall be on
headed notepaper and must state;
a. Vehicle Make
b. Vehicle Model and variant
c. Description of body-type (not code) before and after modification (in the case of a modification).
E.g. estate car to hearse.
d. Vehicle Registration Number
e. VIN
f. The purpose of the report
g. The list of modifications or repairs made to the vehicle
h. The standard of workmanship and specifications
i. That the vehicle is safe to use on the road and that the modification/ repair does not diminish the technical status or
integrity of the vehicle or other vehicle components and safety features.
j. That the vehicle meets with the Road Traffic (Construction, Equipment and Use of Vehicles) Regulations (as amended)
and the Road Traffic (Lighting of Vehicles) Regulations as amended
k. That the vehicle meets with the essential technical provisions of the EU Directives to which the modification relates for
the year of manufacture and category of vehicle concerned
A template for the modifications report required to be presented can be found on page 98 of this manual.97
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MODIFICATIONS REPORT Cont...
Method of Testing
NOTES
(1) In accordance with the Road Traffic (Construction, Equipment and Use of Vehicles) Regulations, S.I. 190
No. of 1963 (as amended), all vehicles on public roads must conform with the general principles set down
in these Regulations in relation to the condition and maintenance of vehicles. All parts and equipment
of every vehicle shall be in good and efficient working order. It is each vehicle owner’s responsibility to
ensure his or her vehicle is in compliance with the law and maintained in a roadworthy condition at
all times.
(2) A “suitably qualified individual” (SQI) means a mechanical or automotive engineer, an automotive
assessor or a person with similar qualifications who, by reason of his or her competence, experience and
independence, is an appropriate person to assess the fitness and safety of a vehicle and who carries the
appropriate indemnity relative to his or her position.
(3) A modifications report is not required where:
(a) a vehicle has been subject to a post registration modification approval scheme in another Member
State prior to being registered in Ireland and documentation (approval report in English) is provided
from the competent authority in the Member State concerned, giving details of the nature of the
modifications carried out and the VIN of the vehicle.
However, where such documentation has been provided but does not correspond to modifications
identified and which may adversely affect the roadworthiness of the vehicle then a modifications
report for the relevant modifications shall be required.
(b) a vehicle has been type approved and has one of the following certificates of approval
corresponding to the vehicle presented
• EC Certificate of Conformity (EC CoC) for a complete or completed vehicle
• National Small Series Type Approval Certificate of Conformity (Irish NSSTA CoC) for a
complete or completed vehicle
• Individual Vehicle Approval Certificate (Irish IVA Certificate)
However, where such documentation has been provided but does not correspond to modifications
identified and which may adversely affect the roadworthiness of the vehicle then a modifications report
for the relevant modifications shall be required.
ITEM REASONS FOR FAILURE
(1) Modifications Report
(where required)
1 Not presented
2 Incomplete
3 Not in the form (template) acceptable by tester
4 Does not correspond with modifications identified by tester
5 Not acceptable (e.g. expired)
Never knew about it before
just wondering has anybody had any grief with it yet or had anything written there
Is this something that will cause hassle down the line i wonder
Below is the info from the nct manual about it
MODIFICATIONS REPORT (WHERE REQUIRED)
Method of Testing
1. The vehicle’s owner (or the presenter on the owner’s behalf) shall confirm whether any repairs or modifications have been
carried out to a vehicle since its last NCT which may adversely affect the roadworthiness of one or more of the items to be
tested (see Note 1).
2. In respect of vehicles modified since their last NCT, a modifications report must be provided in the following cases;
a) Chassis work, including lengthening/shortening the wheel base or the replacement of chassis rails
(e.g. limousine conversion)
b) A vehicle which has been converted. This includes (but is not limited to the following):
• M2 (mini bus) or N1 (light goods vehicle) converted to an M1 (passenger car)
c) Modification to the steering system (this includes power steering and steering wheel)
d) Modification to the suspension system (including modifications to anti-roll bars)
e) Modification to the braking system including the addition or removal of equipment
f) Modifications to seat belts (including anchorages), air bags or the addition of seats and safety restraint systems.
g) Major modifications to the cab or body work
h) Modifications or repairs which may adversely affect the roadworthiness of one or more of the items to be tested as part
of the test including where “obviously unsafe repairs or modifications” is specified in this manual as a reason for failure.
Where during the NCT, the tester notices a repair or modification which may adversely affect the roadworthiness of any of
the test items including where unsafe “repairs or modifications” are specified in this manual as a reason for failure, the tester
shall seek a modifications report in writing substantially in the form outlined in 4 below. Where a historic report is provided,
the tester shall determine whether this adequately addresses the issue and is in line with the form in 4 below and, if not,
shall seek a new modifications report. As the NCT is essentially a maintenance and condition check, it is acknowledged that a
tester will not be removing or dismantling any parts in the course of a normal roadworthiness test and that the finding of any
modifications or repairs is based on a visual inspection of the vehicle only.
3. In the case of vehicles requiring a modifications report (as per 1, 2 or 3 above), this report shall be one issued by the vehicle
manufacturer (or his authorised distributor), or by a Suitably Qualified Individual (see Note No.2). This report shall be on
headed notepaper and must state;
a. Vehicle Make
b. Vehicle Model and variant
c. Description of body-type (not code) before and after modification (in the case of a modification).
E.g. estate car to hearse.
d. Vehicle Registration Number
e. VIN
f. The purpose of the report
g. The list of modifications or repairs made to the vehicle
h. The standard of workmanship and specifications
i. That the vehicle is safe to use on the road and that the modification/ repair does not diminish the technical status or
integrity of the vehicle or other vehicle components and safety features.
j. That the vehicle meets with the Road Traffic (Construction, Equipment and Use of Vehicles) Regulations (as amended)
and the Road Traffic (Lighting of Vehicles) Regulations as amended
k. That the vehicle meets with the essential technical provisions of the EU Directives to which the modification relates for
the year of manufacture and category of vehicle concerned
A template for the modifications report required to be presented can be found on page 98 of this manual.97
NATIONAL CAR TEST (NCT) MANUAL 2014 62
MODIFICATIONS REPORT Cont...
Method of Testing
NOTES
(1) In accordance with the Road Traffic (Construction, Equipment and Use of Vehicles) Regulations, S.I. 190
No. of 1963 (as amended), all vehicles on public roads must conform with the general principles set down
in these Regulations in relation to the condition and maintenance of vehicles. All parts and equipment
of every vehicle shall be in good and efficient working order. It is each vehicle owner’s responsibility to
ensure his or her vehicle is in compliance with the law and maintained in a roadworthy condition at
all times.
(2) A “suitably qualified individual” (SQI) means a mechanical or automotive engineer, an automotive
assessor or a person with similar qualifications who, by reason of his or her competence, experience and
independence, is an appropriate person to assess the fitness and safety of a vehicle and who carries the
appropriate indemnity relative to his or her position.
(3) A modifications report is not required where:
(a) a vehicle has been subject to a post registration modification approval scheme in another Member
State prior to being registered in Ireland and documentation (approval report in English) is provided
from the competent authority in the Member State concerned, giving details of the nature of the
modifications carried out and the VIN of the vehicle.
However, where such documentation has been provided but does not correspond to modifications
identified and which may adversely affect the roadworthiness of the vehicle then a modifications
report for the relevant modifications shall be required.
(b) a vehicle has been type approved and has one of the following certificates of approval
corresponding to the vehicle presented
• EC Certificate of Conformity (EC CoC) for a complete or completed vehicle
• National Small Series Type Approval Certificate of Conformity (Irish NSSTA CoC) for a
complete or completed vehicle
• Individual Vehicle Approval Certificate (Irish IVA Certificate)
However, where such documentation has been provided but does not correspond to modifications
identified and which may adversely affect the roadworthiness of the vehicle then a modifications report
for the relevant modifications shall be required.
ITEM REASONS FOR FAILURE
(1) Modifications Report
(where required)
1 Not presented
2 Incomplete
3 Not in the form (template) acceptable by tester
4 Does not correspond with modifications identified by tester
5 Not acceptable (e.g. expired)
