Just one in four premises can test class 7 vehicles, according to recent DVSA figures.
What’s more, 47 per cent of class 7 vehicles initially fail the test, compared to just 37 per cent for class 4 vehicles.
At year three, the average mileage for a van is 70,000 miles compared to 32,000 for a car.
It’s these figures and a generally better margin that’s prompting industry experts to suggest that testing class 7 is an attractive option.
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