Everything in the free vehicle check
Basic car check
Check identity and history risks for less
Use the Basic report when the free check looks promising but you still need keeper, import, scrapped, VIN and engine evidence before viewing or negotiating.
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See exactly what you’ll get before you buy
Open a sample report with the same structure, evidence hierarchy and buying-decision sections used in the live check.
Included
What you see in the report
Previous keeper and plate-change evidence
Imported, exported and scrapped markers
VIN and engine verification where available
Vehicle specification and identity detail
Low-cost confidence before committing to a full finance check
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Included here, locked below
MOT, tax and vehicle timeline
IncludedKeeper, import and identity checks
IncludedFinance, stolen and write-off checks
LockedEvidence
Designed for a buying decision
ID
Identity confidence
Compare registration, VIN, engine and specification details before a viewing or deposit.
£1.99
Low-cost risk screen
Use Basic as the practical middle step when you need more than MOT history but not the full Experian report yet.
FAQ
Before you run the check
Is Basic enough before buying?
Basic is useful for identity and history checks. Use Comprehensive if you need finance, stolen, write-off or valuation evidence.
Does Basic include the free report?
Yes. It includes the free MOT, tax and timeline information plus additional identity and history checks.
Will I see the report instantly?
Yes. The report is available immediately after checkout completes.