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  Used van buying guide: Peugeot Boxer 2006-2019 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  Peugeot might be better known for its smaller Partner and Expert choices, but the large Boxer van is well worth consideration even against such formidable, familiar competition as the Ford Transit and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.  Not least because of the breadth of choice available, Peugeot offering the Boxer as a panel van, window van, chassis cab, crew cab and floor cab - the Boxer underpinning everything from Lutons and tippers to campervans and motorhomes.
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  The MoT Files: The 10 worst vans for passing the MoT test 18 Mar 2019 (News)
  These are the most unreliable vans for passing the first MoT test at three years. Honest John Vans has crunched millions of Government files from the DVSA to name and shame the commercial vehicles that perform the worst when it comes to the MoT.
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  The MoT Files: Top 10 causes of van MoT failure 12 Mar 2019 (News)
  Most MoT failures could be avoided if van drivers spent a few minutes each week inspecting their vehicle. From blown bulbs to worn out brakes and suspension springs, these are the most-common MoT failures for vans and pick-ups.
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  The MoT Files: Top 10 vans and pick-ups for passing the test 18 Mar 2019 (News)
  A failed MoT can be a costly nightmare for van drivers. Not only will it put your vehicle off the road leaving you without a works vehicle, but the repair costs can run into the thousands and dent your profits. That's why Honest John Vans has crunched the official numbers to uncover the  most reliable vans and pick-ups for passing the MoT.  >>> See MoT pass and failure rates for all vans This data is based on MoT test results from the DVSA - Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency - and covers 2014 registered vehicles having their first MoT in 2017.
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  The MoT Files 2017: Top 10 vans and pick-ups with the highest pass rates 16 Oct 2017 (News)
  According to official Government stats, these are the vans and pick-ups with the best MoT pass rates in the UK. From panel vans to pick-ups, we've found the 10 workhorses that will perform the best when it comes to MoT day.  Click through the gallery below to see the top 10 MoT performers
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  The MoT Files 2017: 10 worst vans for passing the first MoT 16 Oct 2017 (News)
  There are few things more disappointing than seeing your pride and joy score a big fat fail at its first MoT. Yet, for thousands of van owners, the first test at three years will present a series of costly problems. We’ve crunched the Government numbers to uncover vans with the lowest MoT pass rates at the first test.
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  Fiat Doblo is best performing van at first MoT, while Ford Ranger is pick of the pick-ups 16 Oct 2017 (News)
  The Fiat Doblo is the best van for passing the first-three-year MoT, according to Government figures obtained by Honest John Vans. The Fiat panel van is the best by far when it comes to breezing through the first MoT, with 84 per cent of vans registered in 2013 passing the test in 2016.
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  The MoT Files 2017: 10 vans with the worst pass rates 16 Oct 2017 (News)
  These are the worst vans in the UK for passing the annual MoT. Based on real world MoT reports from the DVSA - Driver Vehicle Standards Agency - this list uncovers the vans that struggle the most when it comes to the annual MoT.  Click through the gallery to see the hall of shame when it comes to MoT day
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  The MoT Files 2017: 10 best vans for passing the first MoT in the UK 16 Oct 2017 (News)
  As with the 10 worst vans , this data is sourced directly from the   Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) figures and covers all three year old vans (registered in 2013) that had their first MoT in 2016. 
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  The MoT Files 2017: Van manufacturers ranked from best to worst 16 Oct 2017 (News)
  We’ve analysed previously unseen MoT data from the Government to reveal the best and worst van manufacturers for MoT performance. 
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  The 2014 MoT Files: The first MoT - bottom 10 vans 6 May 2014 (News)
  Here's the bottom 10 performers of vans taking their first MoT in 2013.
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  The 2014 MoT Files: The first MoT - top 10 vans 6 May 2014 (News)
  It's no surprise that commercial vehicles have a lower pass rate than passenger cars when it comes to the first MoT. After three years many of these vans will have covered two or three times as many miles as a car and most commercial vehicles will be used every day of the working week. Here are the top 10 performers from vehicles registered in 2010.
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  The MoT Files: FAQs 16 Oct 2017 (News)
  Why doesn't it include MoT data from 2017? The data has not yet been released for vans that had an MoT in 2017. As soon as it is, we will update the data. Why isn't my van listed? It's either too new, too old or there wern't at least 50 tests for that model conducted.
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  The MoT Files: Where does the HonestJohn.co.uk MoT data come from? 18 Feb 2019 (News)
  The MoT Files is the most detailed analysis of MoT data in the UK with input from over 434 million tests. Covering every make and model of car and van that went through the test in 2017, the MoT Files makes it easy for owners and buyers to see the most common reasons for failure.
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  A Grand Monday: Peugeot 106 XRAD van 23 Sep 2019 (News)
  Having spent most of its life as a service vehicle for the NHS in East Sussex, this 1.5-litre diesel Peugeot 106 van, or 106 XRAD to give it its full title, has had quite a pampered life by commercial vehicle standards. It has a healthy MoT, as well as a recent cambelt and clutch, meaning it should be a dependable workhorse for a long time to come.
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  MoT exemption for 30 year old vehicles? 21 Oct 2014 (News)
  Or we could choose to introduce bi-annual testing for such vehicles without having to consider “substantial change”. If we do exempt cars and vans, we can decide how old they should be before they’re exempted from testing and how to define “substantial change”.’ This is where recent confusion surrounding the issue of MoT testing has come about.
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  MoT exemption for 30 year old vehicles 24 Oct 2014 (News)
  If we do exempt cars and vans, we can decide how old they should be before they’re exempted from testing and how to define “substantial change”.’ This is where recent confusion surrounding the issue of MoT testing has come about.
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  Rare RHD Lancia Furgoncino Van in Historics 20th August Auction 23 Jul 2016 (News)
  This RHD 1947 Lancia Ardea Furgoncino van is one of the latest lots to be consigned to Historics Brooklands classic car auction on 20th August. Powered by Lancia's narrow angle 903cc V4 engine, manufacture of these vans began in 1941 but was suspended until 1945 due to the War. 8,500 Lancia Furgoncinos and Camoncinos were built, but very few remain with only two in the UK.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Ford Transit 2006-2014 20 Nov 2019 (News)
  As always, history is the key to getting a good Transit, and with so much choice on the used market there is really no excuse to accept a van that's not sold with a folder full of old MoTs and receipts for repairs and maintenance. To find the latest van values, visit:  Honest John Used Van prices   What we said Backbone of Britain, best selling van for more than 40 years, a byword for light commercial vehicles.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2006-2013 25 Nov 2019 (News)
  Prices start at under £3000 for massive-mileage examples with a lengthy list of previous owners; these can represent good value for builders who need an inexpensive workhorse, but avoid vans that have no service history.  Up your budget to £5000 and you will find box vans, tippers, dropsides and panel vans with a history folder full of receipts, old MoTs and service documents.