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See whether the vehicle is taxed and when the tax expires.
Included FreeView current MOT status, expiry date and available MOT records.
Included FreeConfirm the make, model, colour, fuel type and registration year.
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Clocked Mileage
MOT mileage records can reveal suspicious inconsistencies or potential tampering.
Outstanding Finance
A vehicle may still be owned by a finance company even if someone is trying to sell it.
Stolen Vehicle
Checks can help identify whether a vehicle has been recorded as stolen.
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A vehicle may previously have been classified as Cat A, B, S, or N.
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