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• Vauxhall Astra '91 - Will taped wheel arches pass MOT?! 21 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Anyway, I just saw an Astra van on Ebay. Apparently it has rusty wheel arches which all have what looks like some form of black tape over them. There is a bit of MOT remaining but the seller writes that the van passed its last MOT with this tape!
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  What's the best second-hand long wheelbase van? 18 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a second-hand long wheelbase van such as a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Renault Master and want advice as to the best make for reliability,...
• First MOT 21 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  So we have been using a van for three months without an MOT, thanks to DVLA mis-advice.
• Ford Transit Custom - Bought via auction without V5 unable to Tax & MOT 7 Jun 2021 (Forum)
  2 - the van will be repaired by next week - once we have the van MOT ready do we have to do anything more than MOT it and Tax it to get it back on the road thanks in advance
• VAN MOT "failure" 26 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  Somewhat taken aback, my mate decided to have it tested at another MOT centre. Result? The cost for two new tyres and a crisp MOT certificate. Not surprisingly my mate is a bit miffed, to put it mildly. I said it was probably because its a van used for business and easy pickings were envisaged.
• Quality of MOT test 6 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  Was very impressed at thoroughness of MOT test at Ford garage that mostly services/sells Transits. Normally I get it done at normal car garage but they were so busy they passed it onto the above Van garage. I wonder if it was an interesting change for the tester or are van tests much tougher than car tests?
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  I bought a used van privately but wasn't told of faults with it - where do I stand? 19 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a 2008 van five weeks ago from a private seller. I checked the MoT history online before buying and it had an immaculate record, without any...
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  Is there a minimum requirement for brake discs? 19 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Is there a minimum brake disc requirement on Vauxhall Vivaro vans or is it an upsell?
• Vehicle involved in accident and SORN 3 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Hello, The small company I run has two small vans on the road, mid December a car driver reversed into one of them, not our driver's fault, the van was undrivable due to bent front suspension. Van goes to accident repair centre (ACR), a week later the MOT expires, can't MOT due to accident damage, 31st Dec tax expires, we chase the ACR and the insurance company, initially we expect the van back mid Jan, end up getting it back this week, 11 weeks after the accident!
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  Should I avoid a used campervan that has eight previous owners? 13 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What should I be looking out for when buying a Volkswagen T5 camper with 116,000 miles on the clock? It has eight previous owners and very little MoT and...
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  Calls for tachograph relaxation on electric vans 23 Apr 2025 (News)
  
• Van advice 12 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  Good morning. Self-employment beckons and I'll need a small van for business, needless to say I'm on a budget. My choices at the moment are between an ex post office Vauxhall combi diesel 2003, 37,000 miles, 1yr warranty & mot for £4,000 locally, or an ex British Gas Citroen Berlingo, 81,000 miles, 1 owner, 1yr mot for £2,700 further afield.
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  What are the new MoT rules? 4 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What are the current MoT rules? They seem to have changed in the last couple of days. Mine is due in a week's time.
• Tax vehicle with 14 days valid MOT left 24 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  I am thinking of purchasing a Citreon Van which is taxed till end of Feb 09 and Mot'd till 07 Feb 09. Could i still tax the vehicle woth only 14 days valid MOT left or would i have to get the van MOT'd. It will be insured before i try and tax it
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  I bought camper advertised with with 12 month MoT... but it only has three weeks! 3 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Hymer four weeks ago. It was advertised as having a 12 months' MoT, but when I looked at the paperwork, I noticed it only had three weeks' MoT...
• ANPR & MOT ? 9 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Having just smugly sailed past an ANPR van it occurred to me to check my MOT renewal date. It's lapsed by a few days. Is MOT data also used by them?
• Ford Transit 2011 2.4 MWB H/R - Will this pass MOT? 5 Aug 2019 (Forum)
  Does anyone know if this is likely to cause it to fail MOT inspection? If so what are my options? It had a wooden panel screwed over it when I go the van but not sure if this is any better. Any help would be much appreciated. https://i.ibb.co/vq73Ggb/IMG-20190728-155230.jpg There's also two smaller holes on the door side of the van.
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  I bought a van with a clearly fake MoT cert. Do I have any comeback? 10 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a 15 year old Ford Transit 12 months ago, which I aimed to convert into a camper van. The dealer produced a full MoT. The vehicle has been...
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  I bought van and have discovered it has differing VIN numbers - where do I stand? 17 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a van a year ago with an MoT. I went to renew the MoT and was told that it has different VIN Numbers. Where do I stand to give it back?
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  Garage has not carried out work - what can I do? 5 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Transit van failed an MoT at the end of October 2021 on welding. I took it to a garage for an estimate for the work and was told it would take...