The DVA says all lifts remain in service and MOT appointments have not been affected.
Hairline cracks have been found in vehicle test, or MOT, lifts in Northern Ireland, the chair of the assembly's infrastructure department has said.
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine said the cracks were found on several MaHa lifts, which were at the centre of MOT testing delays in 2019.Independent inspectors found the cracks to be in the lowest category, it added. "These hairline cracks are not the same issue as the cracks identified in scissor lifts at the end of 2019, early 2020," it said.
"The DVA has robust maintenance arrangements in place to ensure all vehicle testing equipment operates safely and effectively."The inspection frequency for the affected scissors lifts has been increased and the equipment provider is assessing the cause of the hairline cracks and their findings will inform any remedial action required.
On Monday, Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Ms Erskine said the cracks had been found in MOT testing lifts a few weeks ago.
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