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Subsequent conversations focused on the legitimacy and condition of other cars on the market. One seller indicated that their car was 'HPI clear', yet the car history check flagged it as a category N write-off—an insurance designation for vehicles with no structural damage but one that had still been classified as damaged. This inconsistency underscored the necessity of due diligence when exploring second-hand vehicles.
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With hopes still high, focus shifted to a 2005 Ford Mondeo, advertised at £850. The seller disclosed that it had a dent and was planning to get a new MOT for it. A valuation check indicated a potential retail of £2,375 for the Mondeo, suggesting possible profit margins.