Japanese used cars for Ireland

Process-heavy (VRT/NCTS), not age-banned. Emissions paperwork decides the VRT rate.

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Ireland is RHD. There is no East-Africa-style age cap. You must register within 30 days of entry and book NCTS within 7 days. VRT is based on OMSP and CO2/NOx. Without verified CO2 and NOx, Revenue charges the highest VRT band.

KMC JAPAN exports JDM units with the Japanese export certificate plus MLIT emissions evidence. Direct Japan RoRo is uncommon; many units tranship via the UK. Keep the customs MRN for date-of-entry evidence. Certified English translations are required.

No ban

No maximum age (VRT still applies)

9-13

Typical weeks including transhipment

VRT

OMSP + CO2/NOx — highest band if unverified

Ireland import rules. Year rule: No maximum age (VRT + NCTS registration). Confirm inspection, taxes, and documents before you bid.

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How we export to Ireland

Commercial sequence — legal detail stays on the regulation page.

Buy

Ship

Customs MRN

NCTS appointment

Pay VRT/VAT

Irish plates

Insurance and NCT as due

Importing to Ireland - Quick Overview

Shipping

From Japan to Dublin, Cork, Rosslare

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Rate depends on the unit and sailing — not a flat Africa-style figure

Duration

Typical Japan-to-registration window

9-13 weeks

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Expert Support

Full import assistance

VRT paperwork from Japan

We match MLIT CO2/NOx to the export-certificate spec so you are not forced into the highest VRT band by missing documents.

RHD sourcing

Japanese domestic (JDM) right-hand-drive cars matched to left-hand-traffic roads.

Pre-export checks

Auction sheet review plus the inspection your destination actually requires.

Port routing

Dublin is the usual discharge; Cork and Rosslare are alternatives. Many units tranship via the UK.

NCTS in 7 days

Pre-registration examination plus VRT — late registration adds VRT.

Shipping to Ireland

Budget 9–13 weeks including UK transhipment. Book NCTS within 7 days of entry. Translate Japanese documents before the appointment.

Main Ports

Dublin, Cork, Rosslare

Popular Models

Most requested Japanese vehicles for this market

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Available Inventory

Japanese stock that can be exported to Ireland

30 Available

Honda INSIGHT HYBRID

2009 114,000 km

Price $1,602

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26 Available

Toyota AQUA HYBRID

2013 133,000 km

Price $2,242

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28 Available

Toyota Prius S Hybrid

2010 138,000 km

Price $2,300

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19 Available

Daihatsu Mira e:S L “SA”

2013 118,000 km

Price $1,019

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28 Available

Daihatsu Mira e:S L “SA”

2016 124,000 km

Price $1,025

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35 Available

Honda ZEST SPARK W

2009 136,401 km

Price $570

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Frequently asked questions

No maximum age (VRT + NCTS registration). Confirm the current rule with the named authority before you bid.

EU customs duty if not already in free circulation (Japan origin typically dutiable — confirm Revenue) VAT on import (Ireland standard VAT — confirm Revenue) plus VRT at NCTS This is a planning note, not a quote.

NCTS pre-registration examination. A Japan auction grade does not replace the destination inspection.

Main discharge is Dublin. Typical window: 9-13 weeks. Confirm the current sailing before you buy.