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71K Cars Failed Safety Tests This Year | Cork News
New NCT data reveals a shocking spike in dangerous car defects—71,308 vehicles flagged as unsafe between January and June, equating to one in thirteen cars. The “fail dangerous” rate hit 7.7%, the highest ever recorded, with critical issues like brakes, steering, and tyres putting lives at risk. While nearly 931,000 cars passed, the overall pass rate barely nudged above 50%. The Road Safety Authority warns drivers to stop treating the NCT as a safety net and start taking proactive responsibility for year-round maintenance—because a car’s condition isn’t just about passing a test, it’s about…
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