FIAT Panda MOT Results
Registered in 200960.4% pass rate
from 11,360 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT Panda is unusually good or bad.
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17% fail on
Suspension
(15% worse than other 2009 cars)
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9.2% fail on
Suspension arms
(98% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 6.2% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Ball joint
- 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.0088% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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3.1% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(20% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joints (30% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (55% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Ball joint
- 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover (59% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.062% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.044% fail on Linkage (81% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.0088% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 2.6% fail on Shock absorbers (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Springs
(56% better than other 2009 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Coil springs
(65% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Coil spring (69% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Mounting (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (18 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.0088% fail on
Torsion bars
- 0.0088% fail on Torsion bar
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2.0% fail on
Coil springs
(65% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.62% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.51% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.48% fail on Sub-frame (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
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0.42% fail on
Other suspension component
(49% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Other suspension component (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Ball joint
- 0.079% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.053% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.0088% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.39% fail on
Axles
(90% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Axle (19 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Swivel joints/housing (10 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.0088% fail on Stub axle
- 0.0088% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
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0.27% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.088% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.044% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.18% fail on Wheel bearings (73% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.097% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.035% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.035% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.026% fail on Ball joint
- 0.0088% fail on Suspension rod
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0.0088% fail on
Air/gas/fluid suspension
- 0.0088% fail on Suspension unit
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9.2% fail on
Suspension arms
(98% worse than other 2009 cars)
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10.0% fail on
Brakes
(14% worse than other 2009 cars)
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7.8% fail on
Brake performance
(66% worse than other 2009 cars)
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4.1% fail on
Service brake performance
(68% worse than other 2009 cars)
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4.0% fail on
Rbt
(66% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Service brake performance (54% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.95% fail on Service brake imbalance (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.0088% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.11% fail on
Plate brake tester
(2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.088% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
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0.018% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
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4.0% fail on
Rbt
(66% worse than other 2009 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(49% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (55% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (79% better than other 2009 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Parking brake performance
(140% worse than other 2009 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Rbt
(150% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.026% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.018% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.0088% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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2.1% fail on
Rbt
(150% worse than other 2009 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(200% worse than other 2009 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(200% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.079% fail on Service brake performance
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0.018% fail on
Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.018% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.0088% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
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1.8% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(200% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
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4.1% fail on
Service brake performance
(68% worse than other 2009 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(32% better than other 2009 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(39% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Brake pads (41% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.053% fail on Brake linings (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.63% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(45% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Brake discs (49% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Brake drums (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
(140% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.0088% fail on Lever
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1.3% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(39% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
(130% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.33% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(48% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Anti-lock braking system (38% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.21% fail on Hand lever
- 0.035% fail on Pedal (74% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Parking brake control
(40% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Lever
- 0.18% fail on Rigid brake pipes (82% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.15% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.079% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.035% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.026% fail on Valves
- 0.0088% fail on Servos
- 0.0088% fail on Master cylinder
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0.035% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.026% fail on Other components
- 0.0088% fail on Additional braking device
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0.0088% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.0088% fail on Leaks
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7.8% fail on
Brake performance
(66% worse than other 2009 cars)
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8.5% fail on
Tyres
(37% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 6.8% fail on Tread depth (96% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Condition (29% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Size/type
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8.0% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(36% better than other 2009 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Stop lamp (21% better than other 2009 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Headlamp aim
(28% better than other 2009 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (23% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.079% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (77% better than other 2009 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.9% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators (39% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Side repeaters (71% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.097% fail on All direction indicators
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1.9% fail on
Flashing type
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0.92% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(38% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.92% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(38% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.91% fail on Rear fog lamp (37% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.0088% fail on Switch
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0.92% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(38% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.75% fail on
Headlamps
(77% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Headlamp (78% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.062% fail on Headlamp levelling device (64% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.0088% fail on Dipswitch
- 0.0088% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.30% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (85% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Electrical equipment
(60% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.097% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.044% fail on Horn (77% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.088% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.088% fail on Position lamp
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0.079% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.079% fail on Reversing lamps
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0.0088% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.0088% fail on Switch
- 0.0088% fail on Rear reflectors
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7.6% fail on
Visibility
(29% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Wipers (80% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Washers
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0.20% fail on
View to rear
- 0.19% fail on Mirrors
- 0.0088% fail on Indirect vision devices
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0.062% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.053% fail on Windscreen
- 0.0088% fail on Window
- 0.0088% fail on Bonnet
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4.4% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
- 3.2% fail on Exhaust system (62% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.62% fail on
Transmission
(68% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.57% fail on
Drive shafts
(69% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Joints (68% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.044% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.018% fail on Prop shaft
- 0.018% fail on Joints
- 0.0088% fail on Bearing housing
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0.57% fail on
Drive shafts
(69% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Doors
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0.13% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.12% fail on Door condition
- 0.0088% fail on Catch
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0.035% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.035% fail on Door condition
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0.035% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.035% fail on Door condition
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0.13% fail on
Driver's door
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0.14% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.097% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.026% fail on Tank
- 0.0088% fail on Hose
- 0.0088% fail on Pipe
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0.12% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 0.088% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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0.035% fail on
Sub-frame
- 0.035% fail on Sub-frame condition
- 0.097% fail on Bumpers
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0.079% fail on
Seats
- 0.044% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.035% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.062% fail on
Body
- 0.035% fail on Other body component
- 0.026% fail on Panel
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0.053% fail on
Chassis
- 0.053% fail on Chassis condition
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0.018% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.018% fail on Bracket
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0.0088% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.0088% fail on Boot lid condition
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3.9% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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3.8% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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3.4% fail on
Spark ignition
(23% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Catalyst emissions (37% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.96% fail on Emissions not tested (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.73% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (39% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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0.42% fail on
Compression ignition
(71% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.23% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (69% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Emissions not tested (73% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.018% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
- 0.018% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
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3.4% fail on
Spark ignition
(23% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.18% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.026% fail on Other leaks
- 0.018% fail on Transmission oil leaks
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3.8% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.80% fail on
Steering
(66% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Steering linkage components
(75% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Track rod end (77% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Ball joint
- 0.018% fail on Drag link end
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0.0088% fail on
Other components
- 0.0088% fail on Steering component
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0.12% fail on
Steering gear
(61% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.088% fail on Steering rack (71% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Operation
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0.11% fail on
Steering play
- 0.11% fail on Steering rack
- 0.070% fail on Electronic power steering
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0.053% fail on
Power steering
- 0.053% fail on Operation
- 0.0088% fail on Steering wheel
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0.48% fail on
Steering linkage components
(75% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.43% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(60% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Seat belts
(38% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Condition (53% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.026% fail on Requirements
- 0.13% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.0088% fail on
Airbags
- 0.0088% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.30% fail on
Seat belts
(38% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.41% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.41% fail on Registration plates
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0.12% fail on
Road Wheels
(74% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.070% fail on Attachment (80% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Condition (73% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Hubs (19 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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Fiat Panda (2004 - 2012)
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