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  The MoT Files: Bottom 50 MoT performers 6 May 2014 (News)
  Our MoT data reveals a lot of information about the specifics of common MoT failure causes, whether simple bulb failures or more complex and dangerous problems, like worn out brakes or excessive rust.  But what are the UK’s worst overall cars for the Mot
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  Paris Motor Show 2014: BMW premieres 2 Series Convertible 2 Oct 2014 (News)
  Control, Dynamic Traction Control, Cornering Brake Control, Dynamic Brake Control, and a clever system that compensates for brake fade during heavy use. A limited-slip differential is optional. According to BMW, fuel consumption is decreased by up to 20 percent in Eco Pro driving mode, which
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  Erik Carlsson: 1929 - 2015 28 May 2015 (News)
  . It was Carlsson’s style of driving as much as his many successes for which he’ll be best remembered, having perfected the art of left-foot braking – largely as a result of his Saab’s lack of power. By keeping his right foot firmly planted to the floor and the Saab’s three-cylinder engine
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  MB World Bids to Cut Young Driver Road Deaths 6 Nov 2008 (News)
  to.” Attendees will be taken onto the centre’s Handling Circuits and Wet Skid Circle, which is the only such facility open to the public in all of the UK. There, they will be shown how easy it is to lose control of a vehicle at speeds as low as 20mph, the impact of braking distances such as the length
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  Warranty Direct creates ‘monstrosity’ from UK’s least reliable cars 29 Oct 2014 (News)
  a Mercedes-Benz R-Class, the brakes from a 99-2005 Fiat Multipla, the steering from a Chrysler 300C and the air conditioning from a SEAT Alhambra. The Reliability Index calculates the trustworthiness of vehicles by measuring average cost of repair, frequency of failure, age and mileage. The cars
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  Suzuki Offers Cut Rate Winter Tyre Fitting Service 8 Nov 2010 (News)
  braking and cornering performance. “It doesn’t matter how many electronic aids your car may have, the quality of its tyres is critical. The compound used for winter tyres, and their tread design are tailored to cope with adverse conditions, so that the best levels of car control can
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  VIDEO: TyreSafe explains aquaplaning 15 Oct 2014 (News)
  at this time of year,” comments Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe. “Not only are braking, cornering and acceleration all affected by low tread depth, but in heavy rain, there’s a real risk of aquaplaning which could cause you to lose control of your vehicle, placing yourself, your
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  MoT Data for York 6 May 2014 (News)
  York is a fairly average performer when it comes to MoT pass rates, although some key areas - namely suspension and brakes - have higher failure rates in YO areas than they do on average elsewhere in the UK. The pass rate by year of registration table has a lot of red
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  MoT Data for Worcester 6 May 2014 (News)
  Worcester (WR) has a fairly average MoT pass rate of 62 per cent. Most of the numbers in the tables below are green, with failures on the usual problem areas of lighting, suspension and brakes lower than the national average. Owners of exotic
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  MoT Data for Walsall 6 May 2014 (News)
  Walsall’s table is filled with a lot of red numbers and the overall pass rate of 58%, while not too bad, isn’t great. The usual problem areas of lighting, suspension and brakes have the highest MOT failure rates in Walsall and each has a relative rate above the national
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  MoT Data for Stoke-on-Trent 6 May 2014 (News)
  Stoke-on-Trent doesn't perform well when it comes to MoTs. Most of the numbers are red, which indicates below average pass rates more or less across the board. Some areas perform significantly below the national average, including suspension and brakes. The best
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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