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• No MOT 1 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  It happens to the best? Reported the driver of a £200,000 Bentley has just fallen foul of the law in having no Test Certificate after a pull...
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  My van rolled into another car, will my insurance cover their repairs if I wasn't technically driving at the time? 1 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My van failed its MoT a few days ago, so I’ve been doing the work myself to get it passed. I finished it today, but as I let it back off the jack it started...
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  Please can you give details of how to attend London based auctions of used police dog patrol vans? vans 12 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Dear John, my friend, who doesn't have a computer, is a professional dog walker and business is good. He wonders if it's possible to buy, at auction or...
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  Can I tax my car without an MoT? 29 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I plan to SORN my car for the month of May, at least. The MoT is due on 25 May, but presumably won't be done then. When I come to tax it again in June...
• Iveco - KM/Miles on odometer 8 Nov 2020 (Forum)
  Looking to buy a used van, and I've seen one with 280K on the clock, but readout is given in KMs not miles, even though it is a UK registered van, why is that? It is a 6.5T vehicle.  Just wondering is it possible to fiddle the mileage as heavy goods vehicles mileage aren't recorded at MOTS
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  Is the Renault Kangoo reliable? 7 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Is the Renault Kangoo reliable? Are there any years of manufacture to avoid?
• Tow Bars, Personalised number plates & the MOT 29 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  Haven't seen it mentioned on this site yet to here goes....... W.e.f. yesterday tow bars will be subject to inspection in the annual MOT. http://www.tinyurl.com/d5y7yw You will be aware that it was proposed that prat plates would be no no'd at a MOT but this was dropped. Possible
• VED on KA Van question 29 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Chaps I have just renewed the road tax on my van and was charged £175.00 the van is a Ford KA 1.3 Petrol reg. July 03 The VED is in three bands ; Euro III at £175.00 Euro IV (reg 1/3/03 to 31/12/06) at £115.00 Euro IV (reg after 31/12/07) at £175.00 Question ; what is Euro III or IV and who
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  Can I make essential shopping trips without a valid MoT if it can't be done because of coronavirus? 17 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Our car MoT runs out on 3 April. We have to self isolate as my wife receives annual flu jabs. Will I be able to make essential food shopping journeys if...
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  My MoT expires while I'm self isolating due to Coronavirus - what should I do afterwards? 19 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My MoT expires while I'm self isolating because a family member my have Coronavirus. I have cancelled the previously arranged appointment for the MoT but...
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  I want a van I can comfortably sleep in but that also has more than two seats - any recommendations? 11 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a used car or van for everyday use. It needs to be well-equipped to comfortably sleep in at festivals or camping trips. I thought about...
• 08 Combo Van - Steering 'Clonk' Noise 2 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a low mileage 08 Combo van.  I get a 'clonk' noise from the steering as I rock the steering wheel.  This happen when driving and also when stationary.  I don't think it's the rack or the track rod ends.  It seems to be coming from the steering column
• Dispatch van- uneven rear brakes????? 11 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, HELP AND ADVISE PLEASE. my van has failed its mot on uneven rear brake application.(o/s/r low) i have free up the load sensor linkage and renewed the wheel cylinder to the o/s/r. i have been back for a retest and the reading is still the same, low on the o/s/r, i was told the difference
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  Can a damaged and undriveable vehicle be left on the road? 2 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My neighbour's relative has been in an accident which has damaged the front of his van and left it undriveable. The AA has dropped it off outside my neighbour's...
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  Car o’ van? 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Can you explain why a VW Caravelle falls into a Car taxation bracket and therefore high VED banding when they are a derivative of the Transporter that...
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  I bought a van privately that turned out to be clocked - where do I stand? 17 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a van off eBay which stated it had done 72,000 miles. When I went to collect it the owner said it was hard to find one with such low mileage....
• Worst Van on E bay!! 25 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  and pasted from the advert! \'Ladies & Gentlemen - if you are looking for a nice van with loads of Tax and MOT stop reading now and look elsewhere! This van is pants - big granny furry pants at that! No MOT - don\'t know what it needs but it is taxed until end of this month. It is the 1.8 Naturally
• Renault Kangoo Van - steering play 6 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  Does anyone know MOT requirements for maximum rotational play at the steering wheel? Track rod ends are fine, no play at steering column at the inside of engine bulkhead, is it likely to be universal joints at the lower end of the rack or inside rack? its a Kangoo 4x4 with 85K
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  How do I tax a car without a valid MoT? 27 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Car MoTs are suspended for six months. How do we tax the car without a current MoT? I cannot see it covered on the uk.gov website or find it online.
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  I had my MoT done before the extension. Should this then last 18 months? 9 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My original MoT expiry date was 3 April 2020 but I had the test on 9 March 2020 and a new MoT was issued with an expiry date of 3 April 2021. Surely I'm...