Nearly 1 in 5 used cars for sale aren’t owned by the sellers. Around 18% are legally owned by HP and finance companies and some are stolen. There are over 200,000 stolen log books used to hide the history of vehicles you don’t want to buy
Source: Our own data
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Clear answers about checking a car by registration, understanding vehicle history and choosing the right report.
A car check gives you information about a vehicle using its registration number. Rapid Car Check helps you check important vehicle details before buying, selling or researching a used car, with free and paid checks available depending on the information you need.
Yes. Enter the vehicle registration into Rapid Car Check to perform a car reg check and retrieve available information about the vehicle. It is a quick way to check a UK car before making a purchase.
Yes. Rapid Car Check provides free vehicle information including useful details linked to a UK registration. More detailed vehicle history information is available through our paid car check reports.
Yes. Our car specs by reg checker lets you enter a registration number to find vehicle specifications and details associated with the car. It can help confirm you are looking at the correct model, engine and vehicle specification.
Yes. A Rapid Car Check can help you check MOT and tax information for a UK vehicle by registration. MOT history can provide useful information about previous tests, failures and recorded mileage.
Yes. Selected Rapid Car Check reports include an outstanding finance check. This is particularly important when buying a used car because outstanding finance may remain attached to the vehicle.
Yes. A stolen car check can help identify whether a vehicle has been recorded as stolen. Checking the registration before buying can help you avoid purchasing a vehicle with a serious history issue.
Yes. A mileage check compares available recorded mileage information and can help identify inconsistencies that may indicate a mileage discrepancy or possible clocking.
Yes. Selected vehicle history checks can reveal available write off and salvage information. This can help you understand whether a vehicle has previously suffered significant damage before you decide to buy it.
The information available depends on the Rapid Car Check report you choose. A vehicle history check can include important information such as MOT history, mileage records, outstanding finance, stolen status, write off or salvage information and vehicle details.
A car history check can uncover information that may not be obvious when you inspect the vehicle or read the seller's advert. Checking the registration before buying gives you more information to assess the vehicle, question the seller and make a better informed decision.
Enter the car registration into Rapid Car Check and choose the level of vehicle check you need. Your report is then generated using the available vehicle data for that registration.
