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- ButtDyno - 11-28-2004
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Since its establishment as an independent company in 1986, CARFAX has collected the largest vehicle history database in North America. This database currently includes over 3 billion records from thousands of public and private sources.
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.
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CARFAX Buyback Guarantee 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 1997 FORD TAURUS GL (1FALP52U5VG195829). 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 1997 FORD TAURUS GL (1FALP52U5VG195829) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
Blue Arrow This sedan has had 2 owners and was owned in Colorado and Maryland. It was originally registered to a rental agency and operated as a daily rental passenger vehicle.
Blue Arrow It has had no minor or moderate accidents reported to CARFAX.
Blue Arrow It has had no DMV-reported total loss events, like a major accident, fire or flood.
Blue Arrow It has not been reported by a DMV as having an Exceeds Mechanical Limits or Not Actual Mileage title.
Blue Arrow It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback. The last odometer reading, reported on 03/02/1998, was 19,022 miles.
Blue Arrow It was not reported to a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON).
Blue Arrow Its basic warranty has expired. You may want to discuss an extended warranty with your dealer.
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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 2 Estimated Owner(s)
Type of Owners Originally Registered as a Rental Vehicle
5. RECALL CHECK
Recall Information Is Now Available From FORD
6. WARRANTY CHECK
No Coverage Remaining on Basic Warranty. Interested in an Extended Warranty?
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 5 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED
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Year/Make/Model: 1997 FORD TAURUS GL
Body Style: SEDAN 4 DR
Engine: 3.0L V6 SFI
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: UNITED STATES
Safety Equipment: 4 Wheel ABS Optional, Running Lights Optional, Dual front air bags/active (manual) belts
Standard Equipment: Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM, 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 1997 FORD TAURUS GL (1FALP52U5VG195829). 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 1997 FORD TAURUS GL (1FALP52U5VG195829) 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 28.Nov.2004 00:30:59. 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 1997 FORD TAURUS GL (1FALP52U5VG195829). 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 1997 FORD TAURUS GL (1FALP52U5VG195829). 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 1997 FORD TAURUS GL (1FALP52U5VG195829).
Date: Mileage:
01/16/1997 15
12/11/1997 18,961
03/02/1998 19,022
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GOOD NEWS! No manufacturer buyback was ever reported by a DMV for this 1997 FORD TAURUS GL (1FALP52U5VG195829). 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 1997 FORD TAURUS GL (1FALP52U5VG195829) had 2 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 01/16/1997 Colorado
2nd owner 03/02/1998 Maryland
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Types of Owners:
This 1997 FORD TAURUS GL (1FALP52U5VG195829) was originally registered as a Rental Vehicle.
No Personal Use Registration Reported No Fleet Registration Reported
No Lease Registration Reported No Commercial Registration Reported
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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Recall information for this 1997 FORD TAURUS GL (1FALP52U5VG195829) is now available directly from FORD. Get a current list of recalls that require repair for this vehicle.
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For your convenience, CARFAX has estimated the remaining original manufacturer warranty coverage based on information reported to us on this 1997 FORD TAURUS GL (1FALP52U5VG195829). Please confirm remaining factory warranty and extended warranty options with your dealer. Interested in an extended warranty?
Estimated start date of warranty: 01/08/1997
Last reading reported on 03/02/1998: 19,022 miles Recalculate with current mileage
Today's Date: November 28, 2004
Type of Coverage: Original Warranty: Estimated Remaining Coverage:
Basic 36 months or 36,000 miles Coverage expired
Drivetrain 36 months or 36,000 miles Coverage expired
Emissions 24 months or 24,000 miles Coverage expired
Corrosion 60 months or unlimited mileage Coverage expired
Transferable Transferable at no cost Same
Roadside Assistance 36 months or 36,000 miles Coverage expired
Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint 60 months or 50,000 miles Coverage expired
Specific Components 96 months or 80,000 miles 2 months or 60,978 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. Adjustments and bulbs are covered (except alignment and wheel balance) after 1 years or 12,000 miles.
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 FORD web site.
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CARFAX searched more than 3 billion records from over 5,300 sources and found 5 record(s) for this 1997 FORD TAURUS GL (1FALP52U5VG195829).
Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
General Comments:
01/10/1997 NICB
Vehicle manufactured and shipped to original
dealer
01/15/1997 Colorado
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Denver, CO
Registered as
rental vehicle
(major car rental company)
01/16/1997 15 Colorado
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Denver, CO
Title #01W150389
Title or registration issued
First owner reported
12/11/1997 18,961 Auto Auction
Mountain Region
Vehicle sold
03/02/1998 19,022 Maryland
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Germantown, MD
Title #27074156
Title or registration issued
New owner reported
Loan or lien 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.
* 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.
* Rental
Vehicle registered by a rental agency.
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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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- Dave - 11-29-2004
you seriously should just email the report to us instead of posting it up on the forum, like John was doing. Not being ungrateful, but it makes for one hell of a long post :-p
- ButtDyno - 11-29-2004
...or one hell of a long email. What's the difference?