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Headlamp Aim NCT Fail: How 150,000 Irish Cars Fail on a €0 Fix (2026)
Over 150,000 vehicles fail the NCT on headlamp aim every year. Here's why misaligned beams happen and how a 2-minute wall check saves a €40 re-test fee.
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Articles and updates relevant to the Deansgrange NCT centre.
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The Tyre Mistake Grounding 1 in 13 Irish Cars at the NCT (2026 Checklist)
Over 14% of all Fail Dangerous NCT results come down to simple tyre defects most drivers miss. Here's how to inspect your rubber before the test.
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NCT Booking
NCT Fail Dangerous? Get an Emergency Slot (2026) | NCT Bot
71,308 cars failed dangerous in 2026. If you get the red sticker, you can't drive home. Find out how to fix it and skip the re-test queue.
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Garda ANPR Cameras: How 390 New Speed Zones Catch Expired NCTs (2026)
Garda ANPR cameras across patrol cars and 390 new speed zones automatically flag cars with expired NCTs. Here is how it works and how to avoid 5 penalty points.
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