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• 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 allowed is 24% mine is reading 60%.
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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)
  Hi All, You have got to look at this. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=18307&item=2485067035&rd=1 Its described as the worst Van on E bay. Respect for the writer for putting in such a funny advert and its reached over £200! Enjoy Regards Jlo Below is what I copied 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!
• 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...
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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...
• MOT test and fuel additives 26 May 2005 (Forum)
  Our fitter in work suggested it would be a good idea, they did it with the workshop van when it failed on emissions, but it them passed the next day after adding it and driving around for a day.
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  How often should I get my van serviced? 22 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Renault Trafic and have had it serviced at a locally trusted garage who said it should be serviced at 18,000. It's now due for its first...
• Tyres what if 21 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  So I took my works van for its mot  on monday , booked into the ford main dealers, ( transit connect), it passed but the tester said the two front tyres were 3mm but the fleet management company won't change until 2mm, fair enough ,Tuesday I noticed one of the rear tyres was low, and found a nail in the tyre, so off I go to Kwik fit to get, as it turned out a new tyre, but the fitter said the front tyres were at 2mm and was authorised, by the fleet company to change them, so that got me thinking, if the dealers technician had said the tyres were 2mm but were actually worn so they were illegal, what would happen if I were stopped by the police who then checked the tyres and found them to be illegal and issued me with a notice, how would I stand if the van had passed its mot  and I had the documentation saying everything was OK inc the tyres, or would I be expected to check the tread depth immediately after having an mot?
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  Would a high mileage van be reliable? 8 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a secondhand 1.6-litre 2014 Citroen Berlingo or Peugeot Partner for my dog care business. The guy in the garage advised that a 60,000 mile...
• How to determine a trader? 22 Dec 2024 (Forum)
  Good morning I’m really hoping someone on here can give me some advice as I’m at my wits end. I recently bought a Citroen Dispatch van for £7900.00 which was converted into a micro camper, the van was sold with an MOT which was not done by the seller. It had failed on a light and tyres but I have an email from the seller stating the faults has been ‘done’.
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  Should I buy another Transit to use as a campervan? 15 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My old 2002 Ford Transit has given up the ghost - I used it privately as a campervan. Given the current situation with diesel engines am I being silly...
• Citroen Dispatch - CITROEN DISPATCH VAN, TOWING RESTRICTIONS 3 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  I am negotiating to buy a 2002 (52) reg, Citroen Dispatch 1.9 Diesel, Non Turbo van. The van has done 80,000 miles, i have known the vans owner since it was new and it has never done a hard days work in its life. It has full service history, had its cambelt changed, plus a new clutch fitted.
• Renault - Master - 96 2.5 too much oil- no engine start 23 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Dear All, recently I put too much oil in the engine of my Renault Master 1996, 2.5 diesel minibus (110,000 miles). At the MOT check when at high revs the van started chucking out black smoke, when the tester turned off the ignition, the engine still ran. Looks like oil got sucked up into the fuel system. The RAC repair man drained the oil out and the van went through the MOT ok.
• Please help me decide next van purchase 10 Nov 2021 (Forum)
  Hi there. Im in the market for buying a van. My trusty fiat scudo has just been scrapped due to failing mot rust, ecu and exhaust problems.   I am wanting a transit or vivaro van about 2008 -2010 age  and about £4-5k But i just cant decide... i love the look of them both.
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  What happens if my car fails an MoT before the date of expiry? 15 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  If my car fails the MoT prior to the expiry date of the current MoT certificate what is the status? When looking on the government check and MoT status...
• Vauxhall combo van 26 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  Hello all i have just bought a cheap van for runaround and to take some pressure off my passat tdi. It is a vauxhall combo corsa van 1995 and has mot and tax but it has a few problems,might be just me after driving my passat is seems like everything thing feels wrong!
• Prat Plates Prohibited 1 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Just a reminder Peeps that from tomorrow they will be taking a more tougher stance on vehicle registration plates that do not comply strictly with the...
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  Will I have to pay the daily ULEZ charge for my parked camper van? 9 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I live within the extended ULEZ that comes into force in October 2021. My diesel Volkswagen camper will no longer be compliant. Can I leave my van parked...