MotorRegistry checks more data than any other Australian vehicle history report. Every report includes the official PPSR certificate, then keeps going where the register stops.
A damage assessment, odometer rollback or repair record, found by MotorRegistry on cars the PPSR cleared.
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1 in 5 once written-off and stolen records are added. Undisclosed finance means the lender can repossess the car - even after you've paid.
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Most checks stop at finance, write-off and theft. A MotorRegistry Vehicle History Report keeps going - recalls, odometer, service history and more - for the complete picture before you buy.
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MotorRegistry’s Comprehensive Plus Report brings together the data most others leave out - service & maintenance records, non-write-off damage and deeper odometer data - for the most complete view of a vehicle’s history.
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Each tier searches for the records listed, but the report includes only what is available for your vehicle. Record availability varies between vehicles depending on the age of the vehicle, where it has been located and serviced throughout its life, and other variable factors.
We go beyond a standard PPSR check to uncover a vehicle’s full story. A Comprehensive Plus report brings together service & maintenance history, odometer rollback detection, vehicle location and previous registration history, and recall repair status - alongside a full recall check and common-issues guide specific to your exact model and year. It’s the report most likely to find a problem before you buy.
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MotorRegistry.com.au provides quick and easy access to conduct searches of the Australian Government's Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR).
A PPSR Check (formerly REVS Check) tells us if there is finance owing on your car, or another kind of encumbrance which may result in the car being repossessed or recovered.
The PPSR answers three questions: is there finance owing, has the car been written off, and does it have a stolen record. Every MotorRegistry report includes the official PPSR certificate with those answers.
It holds nothing else: no odometer readings, no damage or repair records, no service history and no recall information. A car can carry all of those problems and still return a clean certificate.
The certificate is where every check starts. A MotorRegistry report picks up where it stops.
A real car checked on MotorRegistry. Same car, two very different answers.
Nothing on the certificate is wrong. It just wasn't asked the right questions.
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What you get beyond the certificate, and how other reports stack up.
| What you get | MotorRegistryComprehensive Plus | PPSRCertificate alone | Other reportsTypical providers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official PPSR certificate | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Finance owing, written-off & stolen checks | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Odometer history & rollback detection | ✓ | — | Patchy |
| Damage assessments, including non-write-off | ✓ | — | Some |
| Service & maintenance history | ✓ | — | Rarely |
| Manufacturer recall check | ✓ | — | Some |
| Recall repair status | ✓ | — | — |
| Location & registration history | ✓ | — | Rarely |
| Independent market valuation | ✓ | — | Some |
| Common problems & custom inspection guide | ✓ | — | Rarely |
| Free 14-day finance re-check | ✓ | — | Some |
Based on what other providers list on their public pages. "Some" means offered by some providers, "Patchy" means offered with limited coverage, "Rarely" means offered by few if any. Compare vehicle history checks provider by provider
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MotorRegistry is an Australian-based business specialising in the provision of vehicle history reports for individuals who are purchasing or securing a second-hand vehicle, whether directly from an individual, a dealership, or through an online marketplace. These reports are also available to individuals looking to sell their vehicle or transfer ownership over to someone else.
We focus on providing the most comprehensive vehicle history reports in the country, combining data from government registers such as the Personal Properties & Securities Register (PPSR) and National Exchange of Vehicle and Driver Information System (NEVDIS), as well as several third party sources, including RedBook, and our own internal sources.
Through the various registers, external sources, and internal sources, MotorRegistry is able to provide comprehensive reports that paint the clearest picture of a vehicle’s history. With our Comprehensive Plus Vehicle History Report, you’ll gain access to insights that include:
PPSR certificate - the official government document
Finance check
Written-off check and Stolen check
Registration details and history
Service, repair and maintenance history
Damage that doesn't show up in a write-off
Full recall lookup, including status (e.g. the recall was complete or not)
Common, model-specific issues, including guidance on how to identify these issues (e.g. checking internals, externals, drive train, electrics, mechanical and engine areas)
Odometer records
Valuation estimate
Theft risk rating
Free pre-purchase inspection guide specific to the vehicle
The team at MotorRegistry can provide you with vehicle history checks that cover all key on-road vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, trucks, and caravans/RVs, as well as marine vehicles such as boats.
Requesting a vehicle history report through MotorRegistry is simple. To do so, enter your vehicle’s rego/licence plate number or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the main form on the home page, select your state or territory, and click ‘Get Report’.
You’ll then be redirected to a page containing basic information of the vehicle so that you can confirm the details are correct. From there, you can select from a Basic Vehicle History Report or Comprehensive Vehicle History Report based on your preference. The costs of the respective reports are also provided on this page.
MotorRegistry offers two types of vehicle history reports - Basic and Comprehensive.
A Basic Report, which includes the PPSR Certificate and some basic vehicle history information, is currently $24.95. If you go with a Comprehensive Vehicle History Report, which includes the PPSR Certificate and an extensive report covering a variety of important data (such as finance owing, recall checks, odometer assessment, theft-risk rating, and more), that will cost $39.95. We also now offer Comprehensive Plus which does a deeper search of data exclusive to MotorRegistry - including extensive service history, location and registration records, damage and repairs, recall resolutions and more. This report is $54.90, however we currently offer a discounted price of $49.90 if purchased within 10 minutes of your search.
As MotorRegistry pulls data from an array of sources, including government registers, third-party sources and internal sources, our reports provide the most comprehensive and accurate information pertaining to a vehicle’s official, verified history in Australia.
Government registers, such as the PPSR, are regularly updated and will provide clear date stamps of a vehicle’s history, such as its year of manufacture, registration expiry, and other notable notifications such as if the vehicle was written-off or stolen.
As a business, our aim is to cross-check all available data that exists for a vehicle so that consumers can rest assured they’re getting the most up-to-date information at the time of receiving a vehicle history record.
Yes, you can. Separate state and territory-based vehicle history checks were brought under one government register back in 2012. So, the collation of these previous government services - such as REVS (which was primarily used in QLD, NSW, and WA) and VSR (which was used in Victoria) - means that every vehicle in Australia is searchable as part of the national PPSR.
The PPSR contains records on all Australian vehicles and is a fundamental document that is included in MotorRegistry’s vehicle history reports. We combine these with other external and internal sources that also track vehicle information throughout Australia, guaranteeing you can perform a check for a vehicle in any state or territory.
As the aim of MotorRegistry is to provide the most feature-complete reports available to consumers, we’re continuously working on building out the data and insights that our reports offer.
This year, we integrated more data into our reports that includes essential information for used vehicle purchasers, such as:
Maintenance history: this includes verified service, repair and warranty records; covering details such as reported issues, work performed, cost to the consumer (including warranty costs), replaced vehicle parts, and technician/mechanic notes.
Odometer history: verified odometer readings through inspection and repair data from certified mechanics, specialists, and annual safety checks - this provides a verified audit trail of odometer readings.
Damage/insurance claims and quote history: this includes information on damage recorded during prior insurance claims, repair quotes, incident records and repair records.
Location and registration history: we reveal records of suburbs & states the vehicle has been located over its life. We also show past licence plates and states the vehicle was registered in, which may help tell the story of the car's ownership and movement history.
Recall history and status check: MotorRegistry can confirm whether a vehicle was recalled at any point and if the issues that required a recall were addressed and resolved (varies by vehicle manufacturer).
When using MotorRegistry, you can rest assured that your information and payment methods are secure. We utilise the latest technology to safely encrypt user data and protect your online payments.
We only source data related to vehicle history reports from established government registers and authorised, reputable third-party sources. All internal sources are also appropriately encrypted for proper data security.
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