HPI Check -registration was recorded as stolen & recovered

[was8v]

Done a HPI for a mate:

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Colour changes
There is no record of this registration being subject to a colour change.

Plate Transfer
This registration has been involved in a plate change, to view the transfer history please upgrade to our Gold Check.

Scrapped
There is no record of this registration being scrapped.

Exported
There is no record of this registration being exported.

Stolen
There is no record of this registration being stolen.

Stolen & Recovered
This registration was recorded as stolen & recovered on XXXXX 2007.

Insurance Write-off
There is no record of this registration being written-off.

Vehicle I.D. Check
There is no record of this registration being subject to a Vehicle Identity Check.

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Should I be worried about the stolen recovered bit?

What does it mean - has the insurance co paid out or was it stolen for a day and then returned to the previous owner?

Will this make future buyers (in a year or so) run a mile?
will dealers refuse to take it in trade in like they would a cat c/d?

Edited by was8v on Wednesday 26th May 09:42

[was8v]

I think this is strange as it is not coming back as a "cat a/b/c/d/x write off" so perhaps must have been recovered before payout and with no damage?

Can anyone in the trade comment?

[paoloh]

It was stolen recovered and returned to customer.

It has not been written off.

[kiethton]

Did you HPI the reg. number or the VIN number?

The report states that the plate has been subject to change, depending on the date this plate was fittied the numberplate could have been on a differant car that was stolen recovered?

I would do another HPI check but on the VIN for peace of mind

[mcflurry]

Is it much cheaper than a non stolen/rec one?

Given the choice of 2 identical cars at the same price, but one with a S/R marker, which would you buy?

[was8v]

mcflurry said:

Is it much cheaper than a non stolen/rec one?

Given the choice of 2 identical cars at the same price, but one with a S/R marker, which would you buy?

The seller claims to know nothing of it. Indeed he has a HPI report with no heading for stolen/recovered. Its the first time I've noticed a separate heading "stolen/recovered". Must use a different HPI check provider, perhaps not linked to a police database like the one I used.

Its up at £4500 "for a quick sale" comparable cars are advertised at £5100.

So 10% less, rather than the 25% I'd aim for when buying a cat c or d damage repaired. I reckon its worth a punt, but may make resale harder.

Edited by was8v on Wednesday 26th May 12:30

[clarkey]

It could the registration number that has been involved in a theft before, but on another vehicle. This will be clear on a full check - check how the plate change dates tally with the dates of the theft.

[was8v]

clarkey said:

It could the registration number that has been involved in a theft before, but on another vehicle. This will be clear on a full check - check how the plate change dates tally with the dates of the theft.

Give that man a pint.

Car wears a private plate.

The reg number was put on the car in august 2009. The wording of the HPI report says "this registration was recorded stolen".

That registration wasn't even on this car on that date, so doesn't apply.

So why do they bother saying it!

Edited by was8v on Wednesday 26th May 14:41

[clarkey]

It's a pleasure, happy to help. Mine will be a Butty Bach if you're ever in the area!

[louismchuge]

clarkey said:

It's a pleasure, happy to help. Mine will be a Butty Bach if you're ever in the area!

A fellow Herefordian! May bump in to you in the barrels for a butty

Edited by louismchuge on Wednesday 26th May 16:58