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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 12:59 PM
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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.



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 CHEVROLET CORVETTE (1G1YY22G1W5106463). 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 CHEVROLET CORVETTE (1G1YY22G1W5106463) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
This coupe has had 4 owners and was owned in Florida and Washington. The first title for this coupe was reported to CARFAX by a Florida DMV in 1997.
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 6,723 miles per year, which is lower than the industry average of 15,000. The last odometer reading, reported on 04/12/2005, was 50,412 miles.
It was not reported by 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 by a DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
Other Accident Indicators No Accident Indicators Reported
2. MILEAGE ACCURACY CHECK

Truth-In-Mileage Check No Odometer Problems Reported by a 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 by a DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
4. OWNERSHIP CHECK

Number of Owners 4 Estimated Owner(s)
Type of Owners Checked 8 Types of Vehicle Registrations
5. RECALL CHECK
CHEVROLET 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 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

Body Style: COUPE
Engine: 5.7L V8 PFI OHV ALUM
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: UNITED STATES
Safety Equipment: 4 wheel ABS, Running Lights, Dual front air bags/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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1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
Body Style: Convertible
Engine Type: 5.7L V8 PFI OHV ALUM
VIN: 1G1YY32GXW5115152 [ Free CARFAX Report ] Herb Chambers Ford of Westborough
Distance: 45.09 mi
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1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
Body Style: Convertible
Engine Type: 5.7L V8 PFI OHV ALUM
VIN: 1G1YY32G8W5117112 [ Free CARFAX Report ] Toyota of Nashua
Distance: 26.57 mi
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Total Loss Check:


GOOD NEWS! No severe damage events were ever reported by a DMV for this 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE (1G1YY22G1W5106463). 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 CHEVROLET CORVETTE (1G1YY22G1W5106463) 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 Frame Damage Record Reported No Damage Disclosure Record Reported
No Police Accident Record Reported No Collision Repair Facility 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 25.Jul.2005 12:33:37. 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 CHEVROLET CORVETTE (1G1YY22G1W5106463). 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 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE (1G1YY22G1W5106463). 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 CHEVROLET CORVETTE (1G1YY22G1W5106463).

Date: Mileage:
10/25/1997 18
04/04/1998 2,000
05/29/1999 6,000
03/03/2001 22,873
06/04/2002 26,003
10/11/2003 29,506
06/15/2004 37,115
04/12/2005 50,412



Average miles driven per year 6,723 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 CHEVROLET CORVETTE (1G1YY22G1W5106463). 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 CHEVROLET CORVETTE (1G1YY22G1W5106463) had 4 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 11/19/1997 Florida
2nd owner 06/04/2002 Washington
3rd owner 11/12/2003 Washington
4th owner 04/12/2005 Washington

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Types of Owners:


This 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE (1G1YY22G1W5106463) was originally registered as a Personal Vehicle.

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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CHEVROLET 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 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. You can also contact an authorized dealership or CHEVROLET at 1-800-222-1020 to find out if this 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE (1G1YY22G1W5106463) 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 CHEVROLET CORVETTE (1G1YY22G1W5106463). Please confirm remaining factory warranty and extended warranty options with your dealer. Interested in an extended warranty?

Estimated start date of warranty: 10/15/1997
Last reading reported on 04/12/2005: 50,412 miles Recalculate with current mileage
Today's Date: July 25, 2005

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 72 months or 100,000 miles Coverage expired
Transferable Transferable at no cost Same
Roadside Assistance 36 months or 36,000 miles Coverage expired
Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint No data reported to CARFAX
Specific Components 96 months or 80,000 miles 3 months or 29,588 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. Alignment and wheel balancing are considered maintenance after 7,500 miles. Basic warranty includes corrosion, batteries, adjustments, alternate transportation, roadside assistance, and tires.




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 CHEVROLET 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 CHEVROLET CORVETTE (1G1YY22G1W5106463).

Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
General Comments:


10/15/1997 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Delray Beach, FL
Registered as
personal vehicle


10/25/1997 18 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Odometer reading reported for title
or registration


11/19/1997 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Delray Beach, FL
Title #74282369
Title issued or updated
First owner reported


04/04/1998 2,000 Florida
Inspection Station
West Palm Beach, FL
Passed emissions inspection


05/29/1999 6,000 Florida
Inspection Station
West Palm Beach, FL
Passed emissions inspection


04/29/2000 Florida
Inspection Station
West Palm Beach, FL
Passed emissions inspection


05/09/2000 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Title #0074282369
Title issued or updated


03/03/2001 22,873 Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Redmond, WA
Title or registration issued


03/12/2001 Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Redmond, WA
Title #0105918011
Title or registration issued


06/04/2002 26,003 Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Walla Walla, WA
Title #0105918011
Title or registration issued
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported


06/19/2002 Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Walla Walla, WA
Title #0215553008
Title or registration issued
Loan or lien reported


10/11/2003 29,506 Service Plan Co.
Kennewick, WA
Service Contract Issued


11/12/2003 Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Kennewick, WA
Title #0215553008
Title or registration issued
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported


06/15/2004 37,115 Service Plan Co.
Service Contract Claim
Vehicle serviced


06/23/2004 Service Plan Co.
Service Contract Claim
Vehicle serviced


04/12/2005 50,412 Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Walla Walla, WA
Title #0331603702
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.

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


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BUYBACK GUARANTEE

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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