The best way to check a Used Car Reg

Last updated 22 December 2021 · Published 13 July 2020 · By Marcus, Vehicle Data & Provenance Editor

The best way to check a Used Car Reg

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Outstanding Manufacturer Recalls

See if a vehicle manufacturer recall is due on a vehicle.

Salvage Marker Search

We’ll check to see if the vehicle has been involved in a previous accident

Component Failure Predictions

Important if you’re buying a used car, we’ll show you what it is most likely to fail it’s next MOT on

Scrapped

If a vehicle is beyond repair it will be marked as scrapped with the DVLA

Imported or Exported

Sometimes a vehicle can be imported into the UK prior to use – whilst an import isn’t much to worry about, make sure the car isn’t exported as this means it shouldn’t be in the UK!

Taxi Marker Search

Cars can be used as taxis, which have different kinds of wear and tear to normal vehicle usage – we’ll search our taxi database for you

MOT History

Full MOT history on all cars registered in the UK

Number of Keepers

The lower the number of keepers the better – many frequently changing keepers can show signs of problems with a vehicle

Colour Changes

Colour changes to a car could mean the vehicle has been involved in an accident and may need further investigation

Plate Changes

Make sure the vehicle is on the correct registration plate when you buy it

Length of Ownership

When a vehicle isn’t owned for long it can give an indication of vehicle problems or potentially an unlicensed trader

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