Crash test results ‘disturbing’ as many cars fail

NEW crash tests have shown many cars failed to provide proper protection in a low-speed accident.

The tests on the adequacy of car seats showed nearly two-thirds of models were left wanting in the event of a rear-end shunt - the most common form of accident.

Of 114 models tested by Britain’s Thatcham research centre, just 18 were rated “good” and 27 “acceptable”. The other 60% were either marginal (24%) or poor (36%).