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Other UK valuation services use different reference datasets, different definitions of trade vs retail and different update cadences. A 5 to 10 percent variation between two reputable services on the same vehicle is normal. A 30 percent variation usually means one of the two is using stale data or has misidentified the trim level.
The headline price assumes a vehicle in typical condition for its age, with annual mileage close to the UK norm of 7,400 miles. The report adjusts up or down for recorded mileage, MOT outcomes and any insurance markers found in a paired HPI lookup, so the figure shown is the figure for this specific vehicle rather than a generic make-and-model average.
If the report shows nothing of concern, ask to see the V5C in person and compare the VIN on the document to the one stamped on the chassis and printed on the dash. If the report flags something, raise it directly: a Category N write-off is not necessarily a deal-breaker, but a seller who claims a car has no history when MIAFTR shows otherwise is telling you something important about the rest of the conversation.
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No. Comparable transaction data is sparse for classics and the standard model under-reports value. The report flags such vehicles and recommends a specialist valuer's opinion as the primary figure.
The headline price assumes UK-typical annual mileage (about 7,400 miles). Above-average mileage reduces the figure; below-average increases it. The size of the adjustment depends on the model and the gap.
Trade is what a dealer pays another dealer or auction. Retail is the advertised forecourt price after preparation. Private is what a typical private seller actually achieves, sitting between the two.
Yes. A Category S or N marker typically reduces market value by 20-40% on equivalent unmarked cars, depending on make, year and the visible quality of the repair.
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