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  What should I do if I'm self isolating (over 70) and my MoT is due to run out? 19 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm an elderly car driver over 70 and, as you know, we have been told to self-isolate for four months. In two months time, my MoT runs out. Should I inform...
• Vauxhall Combo - MOT -Change of model on certificate and database. 3 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  Last year I had my van MOT'ed at a local garage and the new certificate read 'Combo' instead of 'Combo 2000 CDTI+' like on all previous certificates....
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  I own a small florist - which van should I buy? 5 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I own a small florists and am after a van to do deliveries with. I'm after something stylish but doesn't need to be big. What do you suggest?
• audi a4 vw passat - revving engine to check diesel emissions for mot 2 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  Late models audi vw etc  how to rev engine to check smoke emissions for mot test.Have done several lately and engine will not rev above 1000 revs so smoke meter cannot detect  emissions. Earlier  vans Merc vito I think gave instuctions to overide anti rev system but I have been unsuccessful with audi and vw.
• why don't VOSA offer MOT reminders? 4 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, I've not seen this anywhere else in here but obviously there's a lot to get through so apologies if it has been asked in the past. I was pulled over by the police the other day after a check on my van registration showing that i did not have a valid MOT. With life as hectic as it is these days, it's hard enough remembering why you've just walked into the kitchen and started scratching your head so why wouldn't VOSA do us a favour and give us some sort of reminder?
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  Someone has abandoned a van in our parking space - how can we get it moved? 10 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  We own a flat in Edinburgh which we let. Someone has left a van in the parking place for the flat for many months. The police say they cannot do anything...
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  Trader won't give refund over dangerous van - what are my options? 19 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a 2007 Fiat Ducato from a trader. Within a day of buying it, the clutch pedal started sticking and the speedo would only work...
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  I've paid a deposit on a van I no longer want - can I get it back? 14 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I saw a Citroen Berlingo van for sale but it didn't say anything about the service history. When I enquired I was assured that there was some but the book...
• Peugeot autosleeper - Buying second hand campervan with 'fixed' rust 22 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  Hi, first tine posting and I know very little about vans in general... We are looking to buy a camper van and have found one that fits all of our criteria, it is 17 years old, and on checking its MOT history it has had what sounds like some fairly major issues in the past. in 2017 the rear brake pipe was excessively corroded, in 2014 the structure had 'excessive corrosion seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings' at the front, offside, offside rear, offside front and nearside.
• astravan 1.7 tdi 2003 - emissions 21 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  Hi, van has just failed mot on emissions. Can anyone tell me if these diesel cleaners you put in the tank are any good, or just snake oil.  Thanks for any replies. Sparky100.
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  MoT advisories on recent purchase - should they be fixed? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Wife has just purchased a 2nd had Mazda 3 from Arnie Clark. On several occasions she asked if the MOT was ok and if anything came up. She was told that...
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  Are tinted front windows legal? 13 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have seen an increasing number of cars and vans with heavily tinted front windows. Some of them are so dark that you cannot see the driver inside the...
• 2001 Renault master 2.8 di - Rrenault master smoking 13 Aug 2020 (Forum)
  Hi Everyone,  Trying to get my van ready for its MoT in September and its smoking on start up and continues to smoke for 10 minutes or so. My thought was that its the cold start feeding too much fuel. I wouldn't be normally be bothered but I know the MoT testers have been very strict on any visual smoke.
• Looking at Parkers plus guide. Depressing. 20 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  The version that covers older vehicles. How can a vehicle that looks smart, goes OK, with MOT be valued at maximum £130(1983 Metro 1.3 auto). The road tax, recently reduced to £105 is almost worth as much! Regretfully Parker does not go before 1992 for old vans. But looks like my 1990 ex-PO 2l diesel red van is worth less than £150(fair condition) as sign-written with a few small dents.
• Ford Transit Connect 2008 - Selling privately a van thats is not insured/taxed 17 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  Any help would be appreciated I have a van, which was my husbands who has passed away.  It is no longer insured or taxed, but parked on my drive and I wish to sell it, say through Gumtree How can I do this safely through Covid19.
• Ford Escort van 1.8 TD - Starter motor fault 5 Apr 2020 (Forum)
  Hi there, Would be grateful if anyone could point me in the right direction.   I have a W reg escort van 1.8 TD, it has taken a long time to start for over a year, however after the recent mot it got worse and eventually I had to get the AA out to start it for me. I was told to start by replacing the starter motor as it was very slow.
• fiat cinquecento 2 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Due to the hike in van tax i am going to park my service van up and for the first time in 20yrs i will have to buy a second car,the tax is going to cost me 770 quid per year just to bring a smelly transit home(thanks Mr Brown).I am thinking of a Fiat cinquicento,i have max no claims on my X trail,what do you think will be the likely running costs for this vehicle will be (insurance,tax,fuel,passing mot etc).Going off other readers experiances is this a good cheap run around to buy?
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  Are we really going to have two-yearly MoTs and is this really safe? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I cannot believe what I am reading in your column about two-yearly MOTs. My son is in the business and takes in many cars and vans for MOTs. He continually...
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  The MoT extension date isn't showing on the Gov site, so will I still be able to tax my car if the MoT lapses? 31 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My MoT is due on 4 May and I understand I will get a 6 month extension. However, when I check the Gov website, the date hasn't been extended. If I don't...
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  Will the engine be a concern on a van with over 220,000 miles? 12 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm currently looking for a van to convert into a camper. It will be my first time doing woodwork, electrics etc so it will likely serve as a bit of a...