Steering was one of the main reasons for NCT failures.
Half of all vehicles tested last year failed the NCT.
Data published by cartakeback.ie shows Cavan has the highest failure rate in the country, followed by Athlone and Carrick-on-Shannon.
Over 1.7m NCTs were carried out last year - with the majority of failures for steering and suspension problems.
Transport commentator Conor Faughnan thinks motorists need to take better care of their vehicles:
Westmeath Cafe To Close Next Month
It has been in business in the town for close to six years.
Works Expected To Commence On New Offaly Housing Development
It will be a combination of houses and apartments.
Latest Report Points To Rising House Prices For 2025
DNG's residential market review details near 9% midlands house price increases last year.
Uisce Eireann Announce Offaly Public Consultations For Major Project
The plans will see a pipeline bringing water from the West through the midlands to the East.
Midlands Wakes Up To -5 Temperatures
This week's cold snap is leading to a number of closures and cancellations.
Portlaoise Hospital Resume Outpatient Appointments Tomorrow
All outpatient appointments have been cancelled the past two days.
School Closures Continue In The Midlands Amid Status Orange Weather Warning
Public transport is also being impacted.
Offaly Goose Could Make Guinness Book of World Records
Concepta was bought two years ago by Banagher's John Dolan.
Government Formation Talks To Start With Independents This Week
The group includes Carol Nolan and Kevin 'Boxer' Moran.
Planned Power Outage In Laois To Go Ahead Tomorrow
ESB Networks will cut the power in Rathmore from 9am until 4pm.
43 Projects From Midlands Schools Featured At This Year's BT Young Scientist
Moate Community School has entered the most projects this year at eight.
Offaly Parent Claims Temple Street Unsuitable To Facilitate Sick Children
He spent 5 days in the hospital with his daughter.
Healthcare Workers Need Assurance Of Safety - INMO
Healthcare workers are currently facing lower and unpredictable levels of staffing, according to the INMO.
Laois School Community Strongly Defend Family Facing Deportation
The Adebowale family are facing alleged death threats from their father.
Calls To Reform CAO Points System For Entry To Third Level Education
It follows recommendations from the Senior Cycle Redevelopment Delivery Board.
Midlands Businesses Still Have Time To Apply For EU Just Transition Funding
The application date for a strand benefiting SME'S closes next Monday.
Westmeath Libraries Reveal 2024's Most Popular Books
Nearly 300,000 people made a trip to Westmeath Libraries last year.
Westmeath Hotel Seeking Summer Expansion
Wineport lodge in Athlone aims to get three floating pod guest rooms.
10 Businesses In The Midlands Currently Remain Without Power
The cold snap has had a lasting effect on some homes and businesses without power.
Appeal For Help In Locating Missing Westmeath Teen
He has been missing since Saturday.
