Outstanding finance check |
yes |
no |
no |
Stolen vehicle check |
yes |
yes |
no |
Written off check |
yes |
yes |
no |
Body exterior |
Enhanced 210 Checks |
Standard 155 Checks |
Basic 75 Checks |
Full vehicle history check |
yes |
yes |
no |
Panel condition/alignment |
yes |
no |
no |
Paintwork |
yes |
no |
no |
Exterior trim |
yes |
no |
no |
Glass |
yes |
yes |
no |
Bumpers and number plates |
yes |
no |
no |
Door locks |
yes |
yes |
no |
Fuel filler cover/cap |
yes |
yes |
no |
Soft top operation |
yes |
no |
no |
Body damage |
yes |
yes |
no |
Corrosion |
yes |
yes |
no |
Corrosion protection |
yes |
no |
no |
Mud flaps |
yes |
yes |
no |
Bonnet catch |
yes |
yes |
no |
Bonnet hinges |
yes |
yes |
no |
Body load space condition |
no |
no |
no |
Engine compartment |
Enhanced |
Standard |
Basic |
Coolant level/condition |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Coolant leaks |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Anti freeze |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Radiator/cap |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Hoses/pipes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Drive belts |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Water pump |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Power steering (oil level) |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Clutch fluid |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Brake fluid |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Engine oil level |
yes |
yes |
yes |
External leaks (Upper engine) |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Engine mountings |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Carburettor/fuel injection |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Turbo/supercharger |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Fuel pump/pipes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Accelerator links |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Cold starting |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Fast idle (cold) |
yes |
yes |
no |
Noise level (cold) |
yes |
yes |
no |
Excess fumes/smoke |
yes |
yes |
no |
Electrical controls |
Enhanced |
Standard |
Basic |
Starting systems/ignition lock |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Battery condition |
yes |
yes |
no |
Battery voltages |
yes |
yes |
no |
Headlights |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Sidelights |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Rear lights |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Stop lights |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Indicators/hazard lights |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Reverse/fog lights |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Auxiliary lights |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Interior/panel lights |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Mirrors (electric) |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Controls/switches |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Instruments |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Horn |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Radio aerial |
yes |
no |
no |
Heater/fan controls |
yes |
no |
no |
Air con operation |
yes |
no |
no |
Windows/sun roof |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Wipers/washers |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Headlamp wash/wipe |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Interior/luggage compartment |
Enhanced |
Standard |
Basic |
Steering wheel alignment/Adjustment |
yes |
no |
no |
Seat upholstery |
yes |
no |
no |
Seat adjustment |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Seat belts |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Carpets |
yes |
yes |
no |
Door trims panels |
yes |
yes |
no |
Door fittings/operations |
yes |
yes |
no |
Door seals/hinges |
yes |
yes |
no |
Interior sills |
yes |
yes |
no |
Headlining/visors |
yes |
yes |
no |
Sun roof |
yes |
yes |
no |
Dash panel (condition) |
yes |
yes |
no |
Cigarette lighter |
yes |
yes |
no |
Mirrors (internal) |
yes |
yes |
no |
Rear parcel shelf |
yes |
yes |
no |
Boot/tailgate lock |
yes |
yes |
no |
Luggage area trim condition |
yes |
no |
no |
Illumination light |
yes |
no |
no |
Tool kit |
yes |
no |
no |
Soft top (condition) |
yes |
no |
no |
Tonneau cover |
yes |
no |
no |
Front suspension/steering/under-frame |
Enhanced |
Standard |
Basic |
Engine underside leakage |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Steering joints/ball joints |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Steering box/rack |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Chassis members |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Power steering (operation) |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Wheel hubs/bearings |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Springs/suspension units |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Pipes/hoses |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Dampers (condition/leaks) |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Gaiters |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Sub frames mountings |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Suspension arms/mounts |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Tie bars/anti roll bars |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Corrosion protection |
yes |
no |
no |
Corrosion-floor/chassis |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Rear suspension/under-frame |
Enhanced |
Standard |
Basic |
Springs/suspension bars |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Anti-roll bar |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Dampers/bushes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Suspension arms/fixings |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Location rods/fixings |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Bump stops/gaiters |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Wheel hubs/bearings |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Pipes/hoses |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Sub frames/mountings |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Chassis members |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Corrosion protection |
yes |
no |
no |
Corrosion-floor/chassis |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Clutch/transmission |
Enhanced |
Standard |
Basic |
Fluid/oil leaks |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Cables/adjustments |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Hydraulic system |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Linkage (wear) |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Casings |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Mountings |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Drive shaft assembly |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Universal/sliding joints |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Backlash |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Gaiters |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Prop shaft(s) |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Bearings/supports |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Four-wheel drive transmission |
yes |
no |
no |
Exhaust system |
Enhanced |
Standard |
Basic |
Manifold |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Pipes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Silencer(s) catalyst |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Heat shields/mountings |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Joints/couplings |
yes |
yes |
yes |
System condition |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Fuel system |
Enhanced |
Standard |
Basic |
Tank |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Tank fixings |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Fuel lines |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Breather pipes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Evidence of leaks |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Brakes |
Enhanced |
Standard |
Basic |
Master cylinder security |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Fluid leaks |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Servo/power system |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Flexible hoses |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Pipes/connections |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Discs/pads (if visible) |
yes |
yes |
yes |
H/brake/operation adjustment |
yes |
yes |
yes |
H/brake linkage |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Pedal/linkage |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Wheels and tyres |
Enhanced |
Standard |
Basic |
Wheel rims |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Wheel trims |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Right front tyre |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Left front tyre |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Right rear tyre |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Left rear tyre |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Spare tyre |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Road test |
Enhanced |
Standard |
Standard |
Distance covered, where possible |
Up to 10 miles |
Up to 5 miles |
Up to 2 miles |
Final drive operation/noise |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Gearbox operation/noise |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Engine performance |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Engine noise |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Excess smoke |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Overheating evidence |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Auto changes/kick down |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Instruments/controls operation |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Steering wheel alignment |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Clutch operation |
yes |
yes |
yes |
4WD operation |
yes |
no |
no |
Cooling fan operation |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Steering effort |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Hot restart |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Road holding/stability |
yes |
yes |
yes |
General steering/handling |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Foot brake operation |
yes |
yes |
yes |
H/brake operation |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Suspension noise |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Warning lights |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Final check |
Enhanced |
Standard |
Basic |
Uneven tyre wear |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Oil leaks |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Coolant leaks |
yes |
yes |
yes |