Renault Clio MOT Results
Registered in 201464.3% pass rate
from 27,291 tests in 2021
(60% worse than other 2014 cars)
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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Clio is unusually good or bad.
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16% fail on
Suspension
(2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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9.3% fail on
Springs
(3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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9.3% fail on
Coil springs
(3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 9.3% fail on Coil spring (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Mounting (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.0037% fail on
Leaf springs
- 0.0037% fail on Leaf spring
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9.3% fail on
Coil springs
(3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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7.2% fail on
Suspension arms
(3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 6.3% fail on Ball joint (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.92% fail on Pins and bushes (34% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.029% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.0073% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.58% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.31% fail on Linkage ball joints (86% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.070% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (52% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Linkage
- 0.040% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.0073% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.0037% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.0037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.30% fail on
Other suspension component
(3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.24% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.21% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.062% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.015% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.0073% fail on Ball joint
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0.022% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.018% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0037% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.011% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
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0.0073% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.0037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.0037% fail on Ball joint
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0.0037% fail on
Axles
- 0.0037% fail on Axle
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9.3% fail on
Springs
(3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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11% fail on
Brakes
(150% worse than other 2014 cars)
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6.2% fail on
Brake performance
(3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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4.2% fail on
Service brake performance
(3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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4.1% fail on
Rbt
(3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.033% fail on
Plate brake tester
(170% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.022% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
- 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
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0.011% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
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4.1% fail on
Rbt
(3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0037% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
- 0.0037% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
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1.3% fail on
Parking brake performance
(4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Rbt
(4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.037% fail on
Plate brake tester
(4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.022% fail on Parking brake performance (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Rbt
(4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.52% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(190% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.52% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.52% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.099% fail on Brake performance not tested
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4.2% fail on
Service brake performance
(3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(37% worse than other 2014 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(15% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Brake pads (15% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.022% fail on Brake linings
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1.7% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(110% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Brake discs (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.073% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
(110% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Cable
- 0.0073% fail on Pivot (10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0037% fail on Brake slack adjuster
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2.2% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(15% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.72% fail on
Parking brake control
(3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.55% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
(2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Hand lever (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.062% fail on Pedal
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0.081% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(160% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.066% fail on Brake fluid (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.0037% fail on Servos
- 0.066% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.040% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(80% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Anti-lock braking system (78% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Electronic stability control (87% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.018% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.018% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
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0.011% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
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0.0073% fail on
Prescribed areas
(19 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0073% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (52 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0037% fail on Other components
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0.0073% fail on
Prescribed areas
(19 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.0073% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.0037% fail on Leaks
- 0.0037% fail on Servos
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6.2% fail on
Brake performance
(3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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6.8% fail on
Visibility
(73% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 4.7% fail on Wipers (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Washers (30% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.12% fail on
View to rear
(110% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Mirrors (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.055% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.055% fail on Windscreen
- 0.015% fail on Driver's view
- 0.015% fail on Bonnet
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6.4% fail on
Tyres
(34% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Tread depth (30% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Condition (40% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Size/type
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6.3% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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2.6% fail on
Headlamp aim
(31% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (28% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (69% worse than other 2014 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Headlamps
(35% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Headlamp (43% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Headlamp levelling device (70% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0073% fail on Dipswitch
- 1.1% fail on Stop lamp (18% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (25% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Direction indicators
(46% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Flashing type
(46% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Side repeaters (56% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.0073% fail on All direction indicators
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0.30% fail on
Flashing type
(46% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.062% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.033% fail on Horn (73% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.0037% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.11% fail on Rear reflectors (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.081% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.081% fail on Reversing lamps
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0.073% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(72% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.073% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(72% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Rear fog lamp (72% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0037% fail on Switch
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0.073% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(72% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.026% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.022% fail on Position lamp
- 0.0037% fail on Switch
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0.018% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.018% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
- 0.015% fail on Main beam tell-tale (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.0073% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.0073% fail on Switch
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2.6% fail on
Headlamp aim
(31% worse than other 2014 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(69% worse than other 2014 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Transmission
(170% worse than other 2014 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Drive shafts
(170% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Joints (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0037% fail on Flexible couplings
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0.059% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.059% fail on Joints (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Drive shafts
(170% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Exhaust system (49% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Doors
(60% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Other passenger's door
(2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.0073% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.0073% fail on Door condition
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0.0073% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.0073% fail on Door condition
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0.14% fail on
Other passenger's door
(2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.088% fail on Bumpers (79% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.077% fail on
Body
(81% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Other body component
- 0.029% fail on Panel (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.070% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.051% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.0073% fail on Tank
- 0.0073% fail on Pipe
- 0.0037% fail on Hose
- 0.037% fail on Undertray
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0.026% fail on
Seats
- 0.022% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.0037% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.018% fail on
Spare wheel
(8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Spare wheel condition (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0073% fail on Carrier (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.0073% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 0.0073% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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0.0073% fail on
Chassis
- 0.0073% fail on Chassis condition
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0.0037% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.0037% fail on Boot lid condition
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1.8% fail on
Transmission
(170% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.68% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(54% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.63% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(55% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.52% fail on
Spark ignition
(38% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.10% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.0037% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.0037% fail on Catalytic converter
- 0.0037% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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0.12% fail on
Compression ignition
(80% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.059% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.044% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (82% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.0037% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
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0.52% fail on
Spark ignition
(38% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.055% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.051% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.0037% fail on Other leaks
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0.011% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.0073% fail on Undertray
- 0.0037% fail on Sound deadening material
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0.63% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(55% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Steering
(40% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.43% fail on
Steering linkage components
(38% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Track rod end (48% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.081% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0037% fail on Drag link end
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0.026% fail on
Steering gear
(60% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Steering rack (70% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0073% fail on Operation
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0.026% fail on
Steering play
- 0.026% fail on Steering rack
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0.0037% fail on
Power steering
- 0.0037% fail on Other components
- 0.0037% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.0037% fail on Steering column
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0.43% fail on
Steering linkage components
(38% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Road Wheels
(38% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Attachment
- 0.13% fail on Condition (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.27% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(37% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.16% fail on Condition
- 0.0073% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.0037% fail on Requirements
- 0.10% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (57% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Seat belts
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0.19% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.19% fail on Registration plates
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0.0073% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.0073% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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0.0037% fail on
Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.0037% fail on Speedometer
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