(NCT) Manual 2010 - Road Safety Authority
(NCT) Manual 2010 - Road Safety Authority
(NCT) Manual 2010 - Road Safety Authority
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NATIONAL CAR TEST (<strong>NCT</strong>) MANUAL <strong>2010</strong><br />
11<br />
REAR VIEW MIRROR(S)<br />
Method of Testing<br />
1.<br />
2.<br />
Check the condition of mirrors fitted to the vehicle as standard equipment to see that the reflecting surface is not<br />
deteriorated or broken so as to impair the driver’s view.<br />
Examine the security and condition of each mirror mounting bracket.<br />
NOTES<br />
1 Estate and hatchback cars are required to be fitted with an exterior rear view mirror on each side<br />
of the vehicle.<br />
2. All other vehicles should be fitted with an internal rear view mirror.<br />
3. Where a vehicle does not have two exterior mirrors, there must be clear evidence on the day that the<br />
vehicle was originally fitted with two exterior mirrors or it cannot be failed on this point. If there is any<br />
doubt, the benefit of the doubt must be given to the vehicle owner.<br />
4. A vehicle must not be failed on mirrors fitted in addition to the legally required mirrors.<br />
ITEM<br />
Rear View Mirror(s), Internal and<br />
External where fitted by the vehicle<br />
manufacturer as original equipment<br />
1 Missing.<br />
REASONS FOR FAILURE<br />
2 Reflecting surface deteriorated or broken<br />
so as to impair the driver’s view.<br />
3 Head or mounting loose.<br />
4 Mirror not adjustable.<br />
Estate or Hatchback<br />
5 Not fitted with an external mirror on each side of the vehicle.<br />
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