Posted by: nepaliktkokto January 19, 2009
carfax help please
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here you go

Vehicle Information:
1998 TOYOTA COROLLA VE/CE/LE
2T1BR18E1WC002259
SEDAN 4 DR 1.8L L4 FI
FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Standard Equipment | Safety Options


DOES NOT qualify for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee

Branded Titles: Salvage, Rebuilt
Sold at salvage auction
3 Previous owners
16 Detailed records available

93,000 Last reported odometer reading

A CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX. Other information about this vehicle, including problems, may not have been reported to CARFAX. Use this report as one important tool, along with a vehicle inspection and test drive, to make a better decision about your next used car.


The number of owners is estimated by CARFAX
Year purchased 1998 2003 2003
Type of owner Private lease --- ---
Estimated length of ownership 5 years 15 days 5 yrs. 5 mo.
Owned in the following states/provinces Indiana Pennsylvania Indiana, Illinois
Estimated miles driven per year 12,045/yr --- 7,665/yr
Last reported odometer reading 64,402 64,403 93,000




CARFAX guarantees the information in this section
Salvage | Junk | Rebuilt
No Problem Alert!
Problem Found Alert!
Problem Found
Fire/Flood | Hail Damage | Buyback/Lemon No Problem No Problem No Problem
Not Actual Mileage | Exceeds Mechanical Limits No Problem No Problem No Problem
Alert! Severe problems were reported by a state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This vehicle does not qualify for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee.




Not all accidents or other issues are reported to CARFAX
Total Loss Check
No total loss reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Structural / Frame Damage Check
Structural / frame damage reported on 01/16/2003. CARFAX recommends having a structural inspection before purchase.
Damage Reported
No New Issues Reported
No New Issues Reported
Airbag Deployment Check
No airbag deployment reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Odometer Rollback Check
No indication of an odometer rollback.
No Issues Indicated
No Issues Indicated
No Issues Indicated
Accident / Damage Check
See State DMV-reported Title Problems above. Inspected at a collision repair facility on 01/16/2003. Vehicle sold at a salvage auction on 04/08/2003.
Damage Reported
Alert!
Problem Found
Alert!
Problem Found
Manufacturer Recall Check
Check with an authorized Toyota dealer for any open recalls.
No Recalls Reported
No Recalls Reported
No Recalls Reported
Basic Warranty Check
Original manufacturer warranty likely voided by manufacturer after vehicle was severely damaged.
Warranty Active
Warranty Voided
Warranty Voided

A CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX. CARFAX checked over 5 billion vehicle history events and found 16 record(s) for this 1998 TOYOTA COROLLA VE/CE/LE (2T1BR18E1WC002259).



Purchased: 1998
Type: Private lease
Where: Indiana
Est. miles/year: 12,045/yr
Est. length owned: 3/19/98 - 3/24/03
(5 years)


Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
08/25/1997 NICB Vehicle manufactured
and shipped to original dealer
03/19/1998 6,173 Indiana
Motor Vehicle Dept.
San Diego, CA
Title #98067059059 Title issued or updated
First owner reported
Registered as lease vehicle
Loan or lien reported


Don't be confused by the two locations in this record. The title was held in San Diego, California but the car was registered to be driven in Indiana.
08/21/1999 30,341 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
Differential and transmission fluid changed
Antifreeze/coolant flushed/changed
Spark plugs replaced
Tires rotated and balanced
Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated
Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed
Washed/detailed
Fluid levels checked
Air filter replaced
02/05/2000 35,090 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
01/16/2003 64,402 Collision Repair Facility
Indiana Structural / frame inspection performed
after an accident or other incident
Structural / frame damage reported
CARFAX began reporting information from this source on 05/06/2005.




Purchased: 2003
Where: Pennsylvania
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 3/24/03 - 4/8/03
(15 days)


Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
03/24/2003 64,403 Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
York Haven, PA New owner reported
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
04/08/2003 Salvage Auction SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
Sold at salvage auction
04/08/2003 Salvage Auction
South Bend, IN SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
Sold at salvage auction



Purchased: 2003
Where: Indiana, Illinois
Est. miles/year: 7,665/yr
Est. length owned: 7/21/03 - present
(5 yrs. 5 mo.)


Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
07/21/2003 Indiana
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Dyer, IN
Title #03237118063 New owner reported
REBUILT TITLE ISSUED
09/16/2003 65,400 Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Bolingbrook, IL
Title #T3259632098 Title issued or updated


This car seems to have been registered in IL without the prior IN rebuilt title. This may be a case of title washing. If you are considering buying this vehicle, make sure you account for this problem title history in your decision.

01/27/2004 Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Chicago, IL
Title #T4027046006 Title issued or updated
Loan or lien reported


If you are buying this vehicle from a private seller, check to be sure any associated lien on the vehicle has been paid off.
11/27/2004 75,000 Illinois
Inspection Station
Chicago, IL Passed emissions inspection
11/01/2006 Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Chicago, IL Registration updated when owner moved
the vehicle to a new location
03/20/2007 93,000 Illinois
Inspection Station
Chicago, IL Failed emissions inspection
06/08/2007 Illinois
Inspection Station
Chicago, IL Passed emissions inspection
10/01/2008 Illinois
Inspection Station
Chicago, IL Passed emissions inspection
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