Following a data protection battle, she got access to the vehicle’s NCT test results. Motor assessor Liam Cotterexamined the data and immediately identified a flaw in the NCT’s vehicle suspension testing regime, whereby vehicles are put on a shaker or oscillator, which puts a force into their suspension unit. Ms Murphy began a lengthy civil action for negligence against Applus Car Testing Service, which operates the NCT. “The only thing that’s changed is they’ve reduced the speed limit on the road where Amanda’s crash happened. “So from where I’m standing, this could happen again and that’s the scary thing about this whole saga.”IN a statement to the IrishExaminer, the RSA defended the NCT test but said changes to its suspension-testing process are being piloted.

Source: Irish Examiner January 06, 2020 06:00 UTC