Are past NCT certificates available for the car?
Ask for them and check the odometer readings on these certificates to verify that the mileage on the odometer is what you might expect to see for a car of the age you’re looking at. • Reputable Dealer – If the dealer is a member of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry then he or she should be able to confirm the figures, or at least stand by the figures presented. • Use the Internet – Check the car checking websites to see if you can find any extra information on the car. These sites will charge a fee, but if you’re really keen on a particular car, this could be one of the last checks that you could do on the car.