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Faults responsible for one's being ploughed in the exam? (8)

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I believe the answer is:

failings

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'faults' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'one's being ploughed in the exam?' is the wordplay.
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'in' is present in the answer.
'one' could be 'i' (Roman numeral) and 'i' is found in the answer.
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(Other definitions for failings that I've seen before include "Weaknesses or faults - they can't succeed" , "Personal weaknesses or unsuccessful attempts" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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