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how to find a previous owned car
steve8274 - 8/9/11 at 03:30 PM

hi all
does anyone know if there is a way of finding the whereabouts of a previously owned car.
my dad used to own a capri and it was his pride and joy but when younger, me and brother forced him to sell it to get a new car.
we are now thinking of seeing if its still going and if so, see if the owner would sell.
i know its a long shot but would like to buy it for him as a retirement present.
thanks
steve

karlak - 8/9/11 at 03:37 PM

First check to see if has up to date insurance I guess - that can be done at the link below, assuming the number plate hasnt been changed for private ofcourse.



http://ownvehicle.askmid.com/

owelly - 8/9/11 at 04:01 PM

And use the DVLA vehicle enquiries webby to find if its still registered and/or taxed.

steve8274 - 8/9/11 at 06:40 PM

no data on insurance site and shows as unlicensed on dvla.
would it say scrapped if this was the case?
thanks
steve

iank - 8/9/11 at 06:56 PM

quote:
Originally posted by steve8274
no data on insurance site and shows as unlicensed on dvla.
would it say scrapped if this was the case?
thanks
steve


I think it would, I believe they don't show up on the search if they are scrapped. I think it's probably SORN.

Getting the information on current ownership out of the DVLA is very hard, and requires a really good reason (usually legally related).