Most common failures | No# failures |
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Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 64 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 50 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 37 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 26 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 22 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 20 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 19 |
Registration plate issues | 17 |
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 12 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 12 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 11 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 10 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 9 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 9 |
Brake hose damaged | 8 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 8 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 6 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 6 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 6 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 6 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 6 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a| | 5 |
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 5 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 4 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 4 |
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 3 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c|| | 3 |
Front brake application uneven | 3 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 3 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 3 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b| | 3 |
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 3 |
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 2 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |1.1.2 |c|| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b| | 2 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 2 |
Offside Inner Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 2 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint |7.1.2| | 1 |
Rear brake binding | 1 |
Offside Front Side repeater missing |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5| | 1 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 1 |
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing most rear |5.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Offside Macpherson strut insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Front Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b| | 1 |
Front Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 1 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
Offside Front Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 1 |
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 1 |
Nearside All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned |4.4.3 |a|| | 1 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer |7.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Windscreen has damage | 1 |
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp misted up (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |4.1.4 |b|| | 1 |
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault |7.1.6 |a|| | 1 |
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 1 |
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier |4.13 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 1 |
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot|s| or their associated mountings locking device insecure |3.1.4b| | 1 |
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 1 |
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Front Position lamp not working Both |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Windscreen washer not working | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 1 |
Spare wheel insecure |6.4.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b| | 1 |
Centre Stop lamp insecure |1.2.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b)) | 1 |
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn vertical link |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush |5.3.2 |c|| | 1 |
Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 1 |
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated |8.4.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat to back box joint, also baffles loose in back box |7.1.2| | 1 |
Emissions not tested exhaust leak |7.3.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 1 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 1 |
Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned |1.3.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour |1.7.6| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned |1.2.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Upper Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working not working rect |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced not clear |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced not clear |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 1 |
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e| | 1 |
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e| | 1 |
Centre Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing |2.5.A.4| | 1 |
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.2.2 |g|| | 1 |
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing jagged (6.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Emissions not tested exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.D.1| | 1 |
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j| | 1 |