The existence of the underlying failure of the tyre’s structure is clear with air leaking through the carcass resulting in a large bulge on the outer wall.
The top fail item for all vehicle types is ‘headlamp aim incorrectly set’.
Here’s an extreme example of a bulge in a tyre’s side wall showing that the internal structure has failed.
DVSA and the transport industry are working together to encourage van owners and drivers to better maintain their vehicles.
Here are some examples of brake defects that could all have serious road safety implications.
