Over 10 million cars may have a murky past

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The experts are warning that as the total number of cars on the road hits 31.4 million - as many as 10.4 million of them could have a hidden history. One in three are on the 'at risk' list - with one particular type of danger at record levels.

So what are the three most common types of hidden history, and how can you check a car before you buy?

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