Land Rover Discovery MOT Results
Registered in 199960.8% pass rate
from 3,224 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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Land Rover Discovery is unusually good or bad.
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18% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(29% worse than other 1999 cars)
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5.4% fail on
Headlamp aim
(54% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 5.1% fail on Headlamp aim (57% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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5.3% fail on
Headlamps
(43% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 5.0% fail on Headlamp (47% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.031% fail on Matched pair
- 4.6% fail on Stop lamp (24% worse than other 1999 cars)
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3.9% fail on
Direction indicators
(76% worse than other 1999 cars)
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3.9% fail on
Flashing type
(77% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (100% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.47% fail on All direction indicators (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
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3.9% fail on
Flashing type
(77% worse than other 1999 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(95% worse than other 1999 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(96% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (94% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Switch
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2.6% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(96% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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0.96% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.50% fail on Horn
- 0.34% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.12% fail on Trailer electrical socket (10 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.062% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.62% fail on
Position lamps
(2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.62% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.16% fail on Switch
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0.062% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.062% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
- 0.031% fail on Rear reflectors
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5.4% fail on
Headlamp aim
(54% worse than other 1999 cars)
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17% fail on
Suspension
(19% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 6.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (24% worse than other 1999 cars)
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5.7% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(72% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joints (170% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (82% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Linkage (80% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.37% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.34% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.093% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.093% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.062% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
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4.7% fail on
Suspension arms
- 1.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Ball joint
- 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.062% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 2.9% fail on Wheel bearings (140% worse than other 1999 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Other suspension component
(3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.96% fail on Ball joint dust cover (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.93% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.093% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.062% fail on Other suspension component
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1.6% fail on
Springs
(31% better than other 1999 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Coil springs
(39% better than other 1999 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Coil spring (40% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Mounting
- 0.28% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
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1.4% fail on
Coil springs
(39% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Shock absorbers
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0.65% fail on
Air/gas/fluid suspension
(14 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Pipes (25 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Operation (12 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.093% fail on Other components (19 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.062% fail on Levelling valve (12 times worse than other 1999 cars)
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0.50% fail on
Suspension rods
(2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.093% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.062% fail on Ball joint
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0.19% fail on
Axles
- 0.12% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
- 0.031% fail on Stub axle
- 0.031% fail on Swivel joints/housing
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0.031% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.031% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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14% fail on
Brakes
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4.4% fail on
Brake performance
(40% better than other 1999 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(44% better than other 1999 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (68% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.74% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.093% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (9 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
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1.5% fail on
Service brake performance
(48% better than other 1999 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Rbt
(51% better than other 1999 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (49% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.12% fail on
Decelerometer
(2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Rbt
(51% better than other 1999 cars)
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0.96% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(62% better than other 1999 cars)
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0.74% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(70% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Service brake imbalance (71% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Service brake performance (64% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
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0.031% fail on
Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.031% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.74% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(70% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.12% fail on
Parking brake performance
(90% better than other 1999 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Rbt
(89% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.093% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.031% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.12% fail on
Rbt
(89% better than other 1999 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(44% better than other 1999 cars)
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4.1% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(180% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system (200% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.062% fail on Electronic braking system
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3.0% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
(17 times worse than other 1999 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Prescribed areas
(20 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (22 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Other braking system component (24 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
- 0.031% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
- 0.031% fail on Additional braking device
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3.0% fail on
Prescribed areas
(20 times worse than other 1999 cars)
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2.7% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.0% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(54% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Brake pads (56% worse than other 1999 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.0% fail on Brake discs
- 0.031% fail on Brake drums
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2.0% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(54% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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0.78% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
(110% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Hand lever
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0.74% fail on
Parking brake control
(120% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.74% fail on Lever (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.25% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.093% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.031% fail on Servos
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0.19% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.19% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.062% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.062% fail on Servos
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4.4% fail on
Brake performance
(40% better than other 1999 cars)
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13% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(35% worse than other 1999 cars)
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4.6% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(160% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 4.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (160% worse than other 1999 cars)
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0.031% fail on
Sub-frame
- 0.031% fail on Sub-frame condition
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4.2% fail on
Chassis
(2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Exhaust system (49% better than other 1999 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Transmission
(48% better than other 1999 cars)
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0.99% fail on
Drive shafts
(62% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.99% fail on Joints (62% better than other 1999 cars)
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0.47% fail on
Prop shafts
(140% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Prop shaft (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Joints
- 0.093% fail on Flexible couplings (8 times worse than other 1999 cars)
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0.99% fail on
Drive shafts
(62% better than other 1999 cars)
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0.93% fail on
Doors
(65% worse than other 1999 cars)
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0.47% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.47% fail on Door condition
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0.28% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.28% fail on Door condition
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0.22% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.12% fail on Door condition
- 0.062% fail on Pillar (32 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Hinge
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0.47% fail on
Other passenger's door
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0.90% fail on
Seats
(2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.62% fail on Passenger's seat (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Driver's seat (140% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Bumpers (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
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0.74% fail on
Cabs
(5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.093% fail on Steps (11 times worse than other 1999 cars)
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0.65% fail on
Body
(100% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Other body component (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Mounting fixings (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.062% fail on Panel
- 0.031% fail on Body condition
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0.59% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.22% fail on Tank
- 0.16% fail on Pipe
- 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.093% fail on System
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0.40% fail on
Towbar
(10 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Vehicle structure (13 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Other towbar components
- 0.16% fail on Floor
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0.031% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.031% fail on Other boot lid component
- 0.031% fail on Undertray
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4.6% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(160% worse than other 1999 cars)
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7.4% fail on
Visibility
- 4.3% fail on Wipers
- 2.9% fail on Washers
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0.31% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.31% fail on Windscreen
- 0.16% fail on Bonnet
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0.12% fail on
View to rear
- 0.12% fail on Mirrors
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6.3% fail on
Steering
(69% worse than other 1999 cars)
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5.1% fail on
Steering linkage components
(130% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Track rod end (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Drag link end (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.50% fail on Ball joint (96% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.062% fail on Intermediate drop arm
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0.062% fail on
Other components
- 0.062% fail on Steering component
- 0.062% fail on Locking devices
- 0.031% fail on Steering arm
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0.68% fail on
Power steering
- 0.31% fail on Other components
- 0.22% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.093% fail on Operation
- 0.093% fail on Pump
- 0.031% fail on Rams
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0.34% fail on
Steering gear
(67% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Steering box (7 times worse than other 1999 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Steering play
- 0.19% fail on Steering box (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Steering rack
- 0.093% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.031% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.031% fail on Steering column
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0.031% fail on
Steering coupling
- 0.031% fail on Universal joint
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5.1% fail on
Steering linkage components
(130% worse than other 1999 cars)
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3.8% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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2.7% fail on
Seat belts
- 2.0% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.62% fail on Condition
- 0.12% fail on Requirements
- 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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2.7% fail on
Seat belts
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3.5% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(57% better than other 1999 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(74% better than other 1999 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Spark ignition
(84% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.84% fail on Catalyst emissions (85% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Emissions not tested (83% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Non catalyst emissions
- 0.062% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (87% better than other 1999 cars)
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0.90% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.40% fail on Emissions not tested (190% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
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0.12% fail on
Emission control equipment
(2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.093% fail on Catalytic converter
- 0.031% fail on Particulate filter
- 0.031% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
- 0.062% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.031% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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1.1% fail on
Spark ignition
(84% better than other 1999 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Fluid leaks
(2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.81% fail on Engine oil leaks (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Other leaks (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Transmission oil leaks (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(74% better than other 1999 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Tyres
(41% better than other 1999 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Condition
- 1.1% fail on Tread depth (51% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Size/type
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0.96% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.96% fail on Registration plates
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0.31% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.28% fail on Attachment
- 0.031% fail on Condition
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0.031% fail on
Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.031% fail on Speedometer
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0.031% fail on
Buses and coaches supplementary tests
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0.031% fail on
Steps and stairs
- 0.031% fail on Steps
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0.031% fail on
Steps and stairs