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  Mot Data for Nottingham 6 May 2014 (News)
  , the failure rates for suspension and brakes are around 20% higher than average in NG postcode areas compared with the national average. The best performing makers are Bentley, Porsche and Lexus - which isn't unusual. It's the same story at the bottom of the table with Rover, Renault and Daewoo
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  MoT Data for Newcastle Upon Tyne 6 May 2014 (News)
  Newcastle’s MoT performance is fairly typical of the rest of the UK, with an average overall pass rate and a mixture of red and green numbers in the tables below. There are a couple of things that stand out, though. The failure rates for brakes
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  MoT Data for Kilmarnock 6 May 2014 (News)
  Kilmarnock, like most Scottish areas, has a below average pass rate. Steering, suspension and brake related problems are significantly higher in KA postcodes than the national average, while most registration years and manufacturers do worse than they tend to in other parts of the UK
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  MoT Data for Harrow 6 May 2014 (News)
  Harrow has an average pass rate of 62%. Failure rates for lighting and signalling are higher than they are elsewhere, but suspension and brake related problems are less common – possibly because Harrow is built up and well served by public transport, so cars aren't generally used
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  MoT Data for Dundee 6 May 2014 (News)
  Dundee has the lowest pass rate of any postcode area, coming in 11% short of the national average. The DD postcode covers a huge area of Scotland, where tight, potholed rural roads take their toll on suspension and other wear items - the rate of failures related to brakes in DD postcodes
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  MoT Data for Cleveland 6 May 2014 (News)
  performance below the national average, specifically for suspension, brakes, steering and boywork. Porsche   is at the top of the table for manufacturer pass rates, failing
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  Mercedes-Benz introduces winter tyres scheme. 27 Sep 2011 (News)
  . Winter tyres provide improved traction and reduced braking distances in all weather conditions at temperatures below 7°C. 
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  HiLux 280VX Double Cab Contract Hire Deal 5 Jan 2005 (News)
  -adjustable steering column, heated rear window and twin airbags, a four-speaker radio/CD player, aero style rear deck, remote alarm, alloy wheels, over fenders and ABS brakes. Also think about the massive BIK tax saving for company drivers. More
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  New Peugeot 206 GTi Packs 180 bhp 11 Sep 2002 (News)
  ) and ABS with EBD and Brake Assist. Expected price is around £14,500 which puts it hard against the Clio 172, Leon 20VT, MINI Cooper S and Civic Type R. More at www.peugeot.co.uk
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  Citroen Cuts Top Xsara Prices 21 Jul 2001 (News)
  it is introducing Emergency Brake Assist to the Xsara range and offering cashbacks of betweem £700 and £2,400. This brings the price of the 167bhp VTS to below £14,000 and the price of the 1.4iLX with ABS and EBA to less than £9,000. More
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  New Honda Civic 9 Oct 2000 (News)
  options in all but base 1.4iS. Electric power steering, ABS with electronic braking distribution and air conditioning in all models. Designed to meet Euro NCAP 4-Star crash safety standards. 2-door coupe and 3-door hatch to follow in late 2001. Range to include a 200bhp Type R.
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  Kia's new Picanto makes its debut at Geneva 1 Mar 2011 (News)
  Picanto will be a 5-speed manual, while a 4-speed automatic gearbox will be available as an option on the 1.25-litre 85 ps engine. Improved ride, stability and braking New Picanto's suspension and running gear has been developed from the previous model and the Hyundai i10
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  VIDEO: Driver given suspended prison sentence after dangerous driving caught on dash cam 5 Mar 2018 (News)
  A driver has been banned and given a suspended prison sentence after his dangerous driving was caught on a dash cam. Harvey Schofield was filmed undertaking a tipper truck, before pulling in front and deliberately braking on the M56 in Cheshire on 30 March 2017. The case
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  Paris Motor Show 2016: New Hyundai i30 revealed 29 Sep 2016 (News)
  direct steering and a stiffer chassis, which has been developed on European roads. The multi-link rear suspension has also been reengineered to improve ride comfort and all versions will get larger 288mm brake discs at the front. The turbocharged petrol line-up starts with the three
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  Volkswagen unveils all-new Tiguan 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  a caravan friendly 2500kg and feature a range of tech, with online notifications that will warn the driver about traffic delays, parking space availability and road works. Safety equipment will also be better, with automatic city braking, pedestrian monitoring, lane assist and post-collision braking
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  A Grand Monday: Austin Maestro 1.6HLS 5 Jan 2015 (News)
  of the driver’s door. Under the bonnet, the car’s been recently serviced – new oil and filter, spark plugs, distributor cap, plus fresh coolant. The brakes have also been given a bit of TLC with new wheel cylinders and brake hoses. According to the vendor, the automatic choke
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  Auctions America hits big in Carlisle 3 May 2013 (News)
  1959 Chevrolet Corvette (above) 'Big-Brake' fuel-Injected Convertible that made $148,500. The black Corvette, one of only 142 built had been extensively restored and had complete owner history dating back to 1959. Taking the number two spot was a beautifully restored 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
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  300SL Makes European Record at H&H Auction 26 Feb 2003 (News)
  A stunning silver 1959 Mercedes 300SL with good history and desirable disc brake conversion, conservatively estimated at £100,000 to £120,000 sold for a European record price of £174,100 + commission at H&H's Classic Car Auction at Pavilion Gardens Buxton on 19th February
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  £7,995 YRV, Plus 5 Year Warranty from Daihatsu 30 Jun 2001 (News)
  in the £9,440 base model YRV. The YRV Premium model at £10,440 also has air-conditioning, anti-lock brakes, electronic brake force distribution and radio CD, together with the option of Steershift F-Speed automatic (which needs to be switched on with a dashboard button). Included
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  February 2019 DVSA recall round-up: Over 140,000 Hondas added to Takata airbag recall 14 Feb 2019 (News)
  a handbrake problem, which also affects almost 20,000 Ibiza and Arona models. According to the recall bulletin, the hand brake lever travel may increase due to adjuster nut movement. Mitsubishi is also recalling 5940 Outlanders over a sunroof fault that may result in the glass detaching from