Your HPI Check will not provide any details if the vehicle has been stolen and recovered unless there are outstanding interests or the vehicle was subject to being written off as a total loss by the insurer.
Does stolen recovered affect value?
A vehicle that's been stolen and recovered that retains a clean title will be worth the same as it was before being stolen unless it's been damaged by the thieves and repairs have been paid for by the insurance company.
Should I keep my recovered stolen car?
Renters or homeowners insurance most often protects items stolen from inside a car. If your car is recovered, the items inside it are still yours, even if the car itself is now the property of the insurance company.
What does it mean if a car is stolen and recovered?
A stolen and recovered vehicle is one that has been reported stolen by its rightful owner to the insurance company and law enforcement but is later found and returned to its owner.
What is the likelihood of getting a stolen car back?
According to Progressive Insurance's report, the US average rate for car theft recovery is 46%, but the rate varies greatly among states. For example, the stolen car recovery rate in Washington was 71%, in Utah was 63%, but only 28% in Alabama. All in all, the chance of finding a stolen car is quite high.