OT:Does someone know how to do a carfax? jh4ka7662rc016320

[Al from jersey]

a friend of mine is looking at an Acura Legend, the deal seems too good to be true.....it would be awsome to have the vehicle report, thanks

[PhilipJCaputo]

someone recently posted a link to a free car fax... I didn't have a vin to test it out on, but just do a search for a "free car fax" and I'm sure you'll find it....

very recent post.... in the last 2 or 3 days.

[Rory]

someone recently posted a link to a free car fax... I didn't have a vin to test it out on, but just do a search for a "free car fax" and I'm sure you'll find it....

very recent post.... in the last 2 or 3 days.
That was me.....looks like Carfax.com is down but at some point today you may want to try this link which is a search result from google as I believe it is still active.

http://uucurl.com/x.jsp?p=354

Good Luck,
Rory

[pundit]

a friend of mine is looking at an Acura Legend, the deal seems too good to be true.....it would be awsome to have the vehicle report, thanks

I did a search at carfax.com and came up with this...

VIN: JH4KA7662RC016320
Year/Make/Model: 1994 ACURA LEGEND L
Body Style: Sedan 4 DR
Engine Type: 3.2L V6 PFI SOHC 24V
Manufactured In: JAPAN
Search Results: 17 records found in our database
Stolen Vehicle Results: Stolen Vehicle record found.
More info: CARFAX indicates that this vehicle has been reported stolen.


Cheers Pundit

[Decolliber]

a friend of mine is looking at an Acura Legend, the deal seems too good to be true.....it would be awsome to have the vehicle report, thanks



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Good News -- Vehicle qualifies for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee! No severe problems (major accidents, fire, flood damage, major odometer problems or lemon history) were ever reported by a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for this 1994 ACURA LEGEND L (JH4KA7662RC016320). If you find that any of these severe problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back.

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The story of this 1994 ACURA LEGEND L (JH4KA7662RC016320) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
This sedan has had 3 owners and was owned in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. The first title for this sedan was reported to CARFAX by a Pennsylvania DMV in 1994.
It has had no minor or moderate accidents reported to CARFAX.
It has had no DMV-reported total loss events, like a major accident, fire or flood.
It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback. It was driven an average of 12,815 miles per year, which is lower than the industry average of 15,000. The last odometer reading, reported on 03/01/2003, was 112,400 miles.
It was not reported to a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON).
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Report Summary
1. ACCIDENT CHECK

Total Loss Check No Severe Accidents Reported to DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
Other Accident Indicators No Accident Indicators Reported
2. MILEAGE ACCURACY CHECK

Truth-In-Mileage Check No Odometer Problems Reported to DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
Odometer Rollback Check No Potential Odometer Rollback Found
Mileage Consistency Check No Inconsistent Odometer Reading Found
3. LEMON CHECK®
No Mfr. Buyback Reported to DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
4. OWNERSHIP CHECK

Number of Owners 3 Estimated Owner(s)
Type of Owners Checked 8 Types of Vehicle Registrations
5. RECALL CHECK
ACURA Does Not Report Recalls to CARFAX
6. WARRANTY CHECK
No Data Reported to CARFAX
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 17 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED
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Year/Make/Model: 1994 ACURA LEGEND L

Body Style: SEDAN 4 DR
Engine: 3.2L V6 PFI SOHC 24V
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: JAPAN
Safety Equipment: 4 wheel ABS, Dual front air bags/active (manual) belts

Standard Equipment: Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM Cassette, Power Brakes, Power sun / moon roof, Tilt Wheel, 6-digit Odometer


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Total Loss Check:


GOOD NEWS! No severe damage events were ever reported by a DMV for this 1994 ACURA LEGEND L (JH4KA7662RC016320). If you find that any of the following severe problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!


Salvage Title Loss Due To Fire Title
Junk Title Flood Damage Title
Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title Hail Damage Title
Dismantled Title Canadian Total Loss


Other Accident Indicators:


This 1994 ACURA LEGEND L (JH4KA7662RC016320) had no accident indicators reported to CARFAX from its sources. This section checks for accidents and/or related damage reported from many public and private sources. Not all accidents are reported to CARFAX. A vehicle inspection completed by your dealer or professional mechanic is recommended.

No Salvage Auction Record Reported No Crash Test Vehicle Record Reported
No Fire Damage Record Reported No Airbag Deployment Record Reported
No Police Accident Record Reported No Damage Disclosure Record Reported


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Truth-In-Mileage Check:


GOOD NEWS! No major odometer problems were ever reported by a DMV under the Truth-In-Mileage Act for this 1994 ACURA LEGEND L (JH4KA7662RC016320). If you find that any of the following odometer problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!

Not Actual Mileage Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses mileage fraud or a broken odometer.
Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses an odometer rollover.


Odometer Rollback Check:


CARFAX found no odometer rollbacks for this 1994 ACURA LEGEND L (JH4KA7662RC016320). Rollbacks reported in this section originate from readings collected by a DMV or other verifiable source.

Mileage Consistency Check:


CARFAX found no inconsistent odometer readings in the mileage history of this 1994 ACURA LEGEND L (JH4KA7662RC016320).

Date: Mileage:
05/26/1994 12
08/25/1997 33,107
01/08/1999 70,228
05/05/1999 74,275
05/21/1999 74,758
10/23/2001 106,696
10/26/2001 106,698
10/30/2001 106,701
01/30/2002 106,729
02/04/2002 106,800
02/13/2002 106,956
03/01/2003 112,400



Average miles driven per year 12,815 CARFAX AdvisorTM Compare this vehicle's average annual mileage to the industry average of 15,000 miles per year. Use this comparison to determine how this vehicle was driven.

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GOOD NEWS! No manufacturer buyback was ever reported by a DMV for this 1994 ACURA LEGEND L (JH4KA7662RC016320). If you find that a manufacturer buyback was reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!

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Ownership History:


CARFAX estimates that this 1994 ACURA LEGEND L (JH4KA7662RC016320) had 3 owner(s). CARFAX analyzed this vehicle's title history and other supporting events to identify potential ownership transfers. In compliance with the U.S. privacy laws, CARFAX does not collect or report owner names or addresses.

Estimated Owners: Date: Location:
1st owner 05/26/1994 Pennsylvania
2nd owner 02/04/2002 New York
3rd owner 02/17/2004 New Jersey

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Types of Owners:


This 1994 ACURA LEGEND L (JH4KA7662RC016320) was checked for 8 types of registrations.

Personal Use Registration Reported No Fleet Registration Reported
No Lease Registration Reported No Commercial Registration Reported
No Rental Registration Reported No Non-Profit Registration Reported
No Taxi Registration Reported No Built to Non U.S. Standards Record Reported

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ACURA does not report recall information for specific vehicles to CARFAX.
Go to the CARFAX SAFETY & RELIABILITY REPORT for recalls issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the 1994 ACURA LEGEND L. You can also contact an authorized dealership or ACURA at 1-800-999-1009 to find out if this 1994 ACURA LEGEND L (JH4KA7662RC016320) still has recalls that require repair.

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CARFAX cannot calculate the remaining coverage for this 1994 ACURA LEGEND L (JH4KA7662RC016320) because no original manufacturer warranty information was reported to CARFAX by its source.

Estimated start date of warranty: 05/26/1994
Last reading reported on 03/01/2003: 112,400 miles
Today's Date: October 2, 2004

Type of Coverage: Original Warranty:
Basic No data reported to CARFAX
Drivetrain No data reported to CARFAX
Emissions No data reported to CARFAX
Corrosion No data reported to CARFAX
Transferable No data reported to CARFAX
Roadside Assistance No data reported to CARFAX
Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint No data reported to CARFAX
Specific Components No data reported to CARFAX


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CARFAX searched more than 3 billion records from over 5,300 sources and found 17 record(s) for this 1994 ACURA LEGEND L (JH4KA7662RC016320).

Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
General Comments:


05/26/1994 12 Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Arlington Heights, IL
Title or registration issued
First owner reported


08/25/1997 33,107 New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Deerfield, IL
Title issued


01/08/1999 70,228 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
Engine serviced
Brakes serviced
State inspection completed
Miscellaneous service performed
Lubed oil and filter changed


05/05/1999 74,275 New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Penns Grove, NJ
Title issued


05/21/1999 74,758 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced


10/23/2001 106,696 Dealer Inventory
New Castle, DE
Vehicle offered for sale


10/26/2001 106,698 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
Suspension system serviced
Electrical system serviced
Miscellaneous service performed
Transmission serviced
Brakes serviced
Lubed oil and filter changed


10/30/2001 106,701 Dealer Inventory
Wilmington, DE
Vehicle offered for sale


01/30/2002 106,729 Auto Auction
Sold at auction
in Eastern Region
Listed as
a dealer vehicle


02/04/2002 106,800 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Brooklyn, NY
Title issued
New owner reported


02/13/2002 106,956 New York
Inspection Station
New York City Area
Passed safety inspection
Passed emissions inspection


04/01/2002 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Title issued


04/30/2002 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Title issued
Vehicle recovered after theft


03/01/2003 112,400 New York
Inspection Station
Passed safety inspection
Passed emissions inspection


04/21/2003 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Vehicle reported stolen
Please contact NICB to verify this
vehicle's stolen status
by calling 800-447-6282 x 2
or by completing the NICB web form


07/11/2003 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Bronx, NY
Registration issued
Registered as
personal vehicle
Passed safety inspection


02/17/2004 New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Dept.
West New York, NJ
Title #BG20040480135
Title issued
New owner reported

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Detailed Vehicle History Definitions:

First Owner
When the first owner(s) obtains a title from a Department of Motor Vehicles as proof of ownership.

NICB
The National Insurance Crime Bureau is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to combat insurance fraud and vehicle theft for the benefit of both insurance companies and the public. For more information, call NICB at 800-447-6282 and press option 2.

New Owner Reported
When a vehicle is sold to a new owner, the Title must be transferred to the new owner(s) at a Department of Motor Vehicles.

Personal Use
Vehicle was registered by the owner for private or personal use.


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Severe Damage: Odometer Problems: Lemon History:
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Rebuilt/Reconstructed

Dismantled

Fire/Flood/Hail

Canadian Total Loss
Exceeds Mechanical Limits

Not Actual Mileage
Manufacturer Buyback


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