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35 BODYWORK NATIONAL CAR TEST (NCT) MANUAL 2010 Surface Rust Rust removable by rubbing. When cleaned it reveals a smooth clean surface. PARENT METAL Advanced Rust Rust concentration or pits. Removal leaves pit marks which can only be eliminated by removal of parent metal. PARENT METAL Extensive Rust Rust flakes - removal of which leaves a very rough or holed surface. Pits go right through and cause eruption on far side. PARENT METAL 58
NATIONAL CAR TEST (NCT) MANUAL 2010 BODYWORK 35 Bodywork ITEM REASONS FOR FAILURE 1 Primary structural components broken, cracked, insecure, damaged or rusted to an advanced stage. 2 Secondary structural components missing, insecure, rusted or damaged to such an extent as to leave sharp edges. 3 Body not sitting squarely due to distortion. 4 Bonnet or boot catches defective or bonnet safety catch missing or defective. 5 Bumper, bull guards, body strips insecure. Repairs/Alterations 6 Primary structural components repaired in such a manner that the original strength of the component has not been maintained e.g. use of fillers to repair component. 7 Vehicle manufacturer’s original strength or safety obviously not maintained. 8 Two ‘halves’ of vehicles joined together where no certification is available from a competent person (see Notes below). NOTES 1. Certification means the vehicle is certified by a competent person that: (a) the vehicle was checked on a body jig and is in line with the manufacturer’s specification. (b) any welding has been carried out by a qualified welder. (c) the front and rear brakes are compatible. (d) the front and rear suspension systems are compatible and (e) the vehicle has been road tested and found to be stable. A competent person would include a vehicle manufacturer, a mechanical or automotive engineer, an automotive assessor or equivalent. 2. The bodywork check includes an examination of the boot. Where this cannot be opened or contains items which would make the examination difficult, the bodywork check is considered to have not been completed and the vehicle cannot be passed. 3. Glued structural components are not acceptable unless they are consistent with the manufacturer’s design and to a similar standard. 4. Fibreglass or similar composite in secondary structure is acceptable. 59
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