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NCT Manual. - National Car Testing Service

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NATIONAL CAR TEST (<strong>NCT</strong>) MANUAL 2012<br />

REFLECTORS<br />

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Method of <strong>Testing</strong><br />

Rear Reflectors (required on all vehicles)<br />

1. Check that two red reflectors are fitted symmetrically to the rear of the vehicle.<br />

2. Check that each reflector is secure, complete and operates in an effective manner.<br />

Side Reflectors (if fitted)<br />

3. Side reflectors, if fitted, must be amber in colour; however, the rearmost side retro-reflector can be red if it is grouped or has<br />

part of the light emitting surface in common with the rear position lamp, the rear end-outline marker lamp, the rear fog lamp,<br />

the stop-lamp or the red rearmost side-marker lamp.<br />

Rear Reflectors<br />

ITEM<br />

Side Reflectors (if fitted)<br />

REASONS FOR FAILURE<br />

1 One or both missing or ineffective.<br />

2 Not red in colour.<br />

3 Seriously damaged.<br />

4 Not matching in size and appearance.<br />

5 Insecurely mounted.<br />

6 Not fitted symmetrically.<br />

7 Not amber in colour.<br />

Note: See note on Side Reflectors (above) for exception.<br />

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