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AutoCheck Vehicle History Report
1997 Toyota 4Runner SR5
Report Run Date: 2011-03-04 12:48:41.936 EST
Report Summary
Class: SUV - Lower Mid Range
Engine: 3.4L V6 EFI
Country of Assembly: Japan
Vehicle Age: 14 year(s)
Calculated Owners: 1
VIN: JT3GN86R4V0021773
Year : 1997
Make : Toyota
Model: 4Runner SR5
Style/Body: SUV 4D
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AccidentCheck
Reported accidents: 0
Title and ProblemCheck
Your vehicle checks out!
OdometerCheck
Your vehicle checks out!
Last Reported Odometer: 23,625
Vehicle Use and EventCheck
Specific vehicle use(s) or events reported
AccidentCheck
Not all accidents / issues are reported to AutoCheck
Your vehicle checks out! There have been no accidents reported to AutoCheck for this 1997 Toyota 4Runner SR5 (JT3GN86R4V0021773). AutoCheck receives its accident data from government sources and independent agencies, and based on the information available to us, we have found that no accidents have been reported on this vehicle. Not all accidents or damage events are reported to AutoCheck.
Title and ProblemCheck
Your vehicle checks out! AutoCheck's database for this 1997 Toyota 4Runner SR5 (JT3GN86R4V0021773) shows no negative titles or other problems. When reported to AutoCheck, these events can indicate serious past damage or other significant problems, and disqualifies the vehicle for AutoCheck Buyback Protection. Check the Vehicle Use and EventCheck for reported accidents that can affect vehicle safety and value.
0 Problem(s) Reported: 15 Title/Problem areas checked:
No abandoned title record
No damaged title or major damage incident record
No fire damaged title record
No grey market title record
No hail damage title record
No insurance loss title or probable total loss record
No junk or scrapped title record
No manufacturer buyback/lemon title record
No odometer problem title record
No rebuilt/rebuildable title record
No salvage title or salvage auction record
No water damaged title record
No NHTSA crash test record
No frame/unibody damage record
No recycling facility record
OdometerCheck
Your vehicle checks out! AutoCheck examined the reported odometer readings reported to AutoCheck for this 1997 Toyota 4Runner SR5 (JT3GN86R4V0021773) and no indication of an odometer rollback or tampering was found. AutoCheck uses business rules to determine if reported odometer readings are significantly less than previously reported values. Not all reported odometer readings are used. Title and auction events also report odometer tampering or breakage.
0 Problem(s) Reported: Mileage Date Reported
22 10/26/1996
6,826 08/21/1999
10,073 08/18/2001
13,583 08/18/2003
16,685 08/04/2005
19,706 08/06/2007
23,625 08/03/2009
Vehicle Use and EventCheck
Information Reported! AutoCheck shows additional vehicle uses or events reported to AutoCheck for this 1997 Toyota 4Runner SR5 (JT3GN86R4V0021773). This includes reported vehicle uses such as rental or lease, and events such as whether the vehicle has been reported to have had a loan/lien or duplicate title issued. Other events show if the vehicle has a reported accident and how many calculated accidents or if it has been reported stolen or repossessed. It is recommended to have pre-owned vehicles inspected by a third party prior to purchase.
1 Event(s) Reported: 6 Vehicle uses checked:
Fleet, rental and/or lease use record(s)
No taxi use record
No police use record
No government use record
No livery use record
No driver education record
2 Event(s) Reported: 9 Vehicle events checked:
No accident record reported through accident data sources
No corrected title record
No duplicate title record
Emission/safety inspection record(s)
Loan/Lien record(s)
No fire damage incident record
No repossessed record
No theft record
No storm area registration/title record
Full History
Below are the historical events for this vehicle listed in chronological order. Any discrepancies will be in bold text.
Report Run Date: 2011-03-04 12:48:41.936 EST
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota 4Runner SR5 (JT3GN86R4V0021773)
Event Date Event Location Odometer Reading Data Source Event Detail
10/06/1996 CA
Independent Source VEHICLE MANUFACTURED AND SHIPPED TO DEALER
10/26/1996 CA
22
Motor Vehicle Dept. ODOMETER READING FROM DMV
11/22/1996 SAN JOSE, CA
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
12/04/1996 CA
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Leased Vehicle) (Lien Reported)
08/21/1999 CA
6,826
State Agency PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION
09/30/1999 SAN JOSE, CA
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
10/13/1999 SAN JOSE, CA
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Lien Reported)
08/18/2001 CA
10,073
State Agency PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION
08/18/2003 CA
13,583
State Agency PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION
08/04/2005 CA
16,685
State Agency PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION
08/06/2007 CA
19,706
State Agency PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION
10/28/2008 SAN JOSE, CA
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
08/03/2009 CA
23,625
State Agency PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION
This Vehicle's Glossary
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Term Section Location Definition
Emission/Safety Inspection Vehicle Use and EventCheck An approved emission testing station has inspected the vehicle to measure the amount of pollutants the vehicle emits into the environment.
Loan/Lien Vehicle Use and EventCheck A loan/lien is the legal right to take and hold or sell the vehicle of a debtor as security or payment for a debt. Normally, a vehicle will have a lien due to a loan or unpaid repair bill against the vehicle. Check with the seller to ensure that the lien has been satisfied.
Fleet, Rental and/or Lease Use Vehicle Use and EventCheck The vehicle has been reported as used as a fleet, rental and/or lease vehicle.
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