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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 1998 LEXUS GS 400 (JT8BH68X2W0006430). 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 1998 LEXUS GS 400 (JT8BH68X2W0006430) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
This sedan has had 3 owners and was owned in California. It was originally registered as a lease vehicle. The leasing company actually owned this vehicle and collected payments from the individual leasing it until the vehicle was sold or the lease expired.
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 not been reported by a DMV as having an Exceeds Mechanical Limits or Not Actual Mileage title.
It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback. It was driven an average of 9,826 miles per year, which is lower than the industry average of 15,000. The last odometer reading, reported on 08/23/2004, was 64,754 miles.
It was not reported to a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON).
Its basic warranty has expired. You may want to discuss an extended warranty with your dealer.
Go to the Detailed Vehicle History for the complete history and a glossary of terms.
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 Originally Registered as a Lease Vehicle
5. RECALL CHECK
LEXUS Does Not Report Recalls to CARFAX
6. WARRANTY CHECK
No Coverage Remaining on Basic Warranty. Interested in an Extended Warranty?
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 16 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED
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Year/Make/Model: 1998 LEXUS GS 400
Body Style: SEDAN 4 DR
Engine: 4.0L V8 MPI DOHC 24V
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: JAPAN
Safety Equipment: 4 wheel ABS, Dual air bags front and sides/active (manual) belts
Standard Equipment: Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM Cassette, Power Brakes, 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 1998 LEXUS GS 400 (JT8BH68X2W0006430). 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 1998 LEXUS GS 400 (JT8BH68X2W0006430) 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
CARFAX depends on public and private sources for its accident data. Each one of these sources has different processing times. CARFAX can only report what is in our database on 24.Dec.2004 13:53:16. New data will result in a change to this report.
Not all accidents are reported to the Police. Tell us if you know of other fender benders, accidents or damage.
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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 1998 LEXUS GS 400 (JT8BH68X2W0006430). 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 Rollback Check:
CARFAX found no odometer rollbacks for this 1998 LEXUS GS 400 (JT8BH68X2W0006430). 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 1998 LEXUS GS 400 (JT8BH68X2W0006430).
Date: Mileage:
01/22/1998 10
01/29/2001 25,523
02/25/2001 25,629
04/25/2001 27,870
01/28/2002 38,222
12/30/2002 47,796
01/06/2003 48,940
03/15/2004 60,322
08/19/2004 64,687
08/22/2004 64,707
08/23/2004 64,754
Average miles driven per year 9,826 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 1998 LEXUS GS 400 (JT8BH68X2W0006430). 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 1998 LEXUS GS 400 (JT8BH68X2W0006430) 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 02/18/1998 California
2nd owner 03/01/2004 California
3rd owner 08/22/2004 California
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Types of Owners:
This 1998 LEXUS GS 400 (JT8BH68X2W0006430) was originally registered as a Lease Vehicle.
No Personal Use Registration Reported No Fleet Registration Reported
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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LEXUS 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 1998 LEXUS GS 400. You can also contact an authorized dealership or LEXUS at 1-800-255-3987 to find out if this 1998 LEXUS GS 400 (JT8BH68X2W0006430) still has recalls that require repair.
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For your convenience, CARFAX has estimated the remaining original manufacturer warranty coverage based on information reported to us on this 1998 LEXUS GS 400 (JT8BH68X2W0006430). Please confirm remaining factory warranty and extended warranty options with your dealer. Interested in an extended warranty?
Estimated start date of warranty: 01/22/1998
Last reading reported on 08/23/2004: 64,754 miles Recalculate with current mileage
Today's Date: December 24, 2004
Type of Coverage: Original Warranty: Estimated Remaining Coverage:
Basic 48 months or 50,000 miles Coverage expired
Drivetrain 72 months or 70,000 miles Coverage expired
Emissions 24 months or 24,000 miles Coverage expired
Corrosion 72 months or unlimited mileage Coverage expired
Transferable Transferable at no cost Same
Roadside Assistance 48 months or unlimited mileage Coverage expired
Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint 72 months or 70,000 miles Coverage expired
Specific Components 96 months or 80,000 miles 13 months or 15,246 miles
Notes: Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. First two maintenance services are at no charge. Alignment and wheel balance are limited to 1 years or 20,000 miles. Basic warranty includes surface corrosion and batteries.
CARFAX Warranty Check provides an estimate of this vehicle's remaining warranty coverage. It does not take into account some vehicle history events. For example, major accidents resulting in Salvage or Junk titles that may void the original manufacturer warranty or ownership transfers that may decrease warranty coverage. This warranty information is only valid for vehicles manufactured for sale in the US. Complete warranty coverage information is available for this vehicle at the LEXUS web site.
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CARFAX searched more than 3 billion records from over 5,300 sources and found 16 record(s) for this 1998 LEXUS GS 400 (JT8BH68X2W0006430).
Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
General Comments:
01/13/1998 NICB
Vehicle manufactured and shipped to original
dealer
01/22/1998 10 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Los Angeles, CA
Odometer reading reported for title
02/18/1998 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Title issued or updated
First owner reported
Registered as lease vehicle
02/18/1998 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Registered as
lease vehicle
01/19/2000 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Los Angeles, CA
Title issued or updated
Registered as lease vehicle
01/29/2001 25,523 California
Inspection Station
Passed emissions inspection
02/25/2001 25,629 Service Plan Co.
Roseville, CA
Service contract issued
04/25/2001 27,870 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
01/28/2002 38,222 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
Miscellaneous service performed
Lubed oil and filter changed
Engine serviced
Brakes serviced
Transmission serviced
12/30/2002 47,796 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
01/06/2003 48,940 California
Inspection Station
Roseville, CA
Passed emissions inspection
03/01/2004 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Roseville, CA
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
03/15/2004 60,322 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
08/19/2004 64,687 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
Suspension system serviced
08/22/2004 64,707 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Sacramento, CA
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
08/23/2004 64,754 California
Inspection Station
Passed emissions inspection
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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.
Lease
When someone leases a car from a dealer, the dealer actually sells the vehicle to a leasing company. The leasing company then collects payments for the vehicle from the new owner for 24, 36, 48 or more months. A leasing company can be an independent car dealer or a car manufacturer.
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.
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If you find that any of these severe problems were reported by a Department of Motor Vehicles and were not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back.
Severe Damage: Odometer Problems: Lemon History:
Salvage/Junk
Rebuilt/Reconstructed
Dismantled
Fire/Flood/Hail
Canadian Total Loss
Exceeds Mechanical Limits
Not Actual Mileage
Manufacturer Buyback
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