Do You Have to Declare Category N?

It's legal to sell a Cat N or Cat S car as long as its status is declared. This declaration must be clear, even if the car has been repaired to its pre-accident condition. ... Declaring a car's Cat N or Cat S status is essential, whether selling it or part-exchanging it.

Will Cat N affect my insurance?

Does Cat N affect insurance? Yes. As we discussed above, if you choose to insure a Cat N car you'll probably find that your insurance premiums will be noticeably higher than they would be for a brand new vehicle.

Do I need to tell DVLA about Cat N?

As with Cat S cars, Cat N vehicles can be put back on the road, however, unlike Cat S cars, there is no need to re-register it with the DVLA – though you will still need to inform them your car has been written-off.