Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title
A Rebuilt/Reconstructed vehicle is a salvage vehicle that has been repaired and restored to operation. These vehicles are often severely damaged before they are rebuilt and refurbished parts are typically used during reconstruction. In most states, an inspection of the vehicle is required before the vehicle is allowed to return to the road.
Manufacturer Buyback or Lemon Title
A DMV or a state agency marks an official document or issues a Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon title when a vehicle has been repurchased by the manufacturer. Not all states issue manufacturer buyback titles and the specific requirements for a lemon law vehicle varies by state.
Odometer Rollback
If a more recent odometer reading is less than an older reading, then the odometer may have been tampered with and "rolled back".
Manufacturer Recall
Automobile manufacturers issue recall notices to inform owners of car defects that have come to the manufacturer's attention. Recalls also suggest improvements that can be made to improve the safety of a particular vehicle. Most manufacturer recalls can be repaired at no cost to you.
Basic Warranty
Most manufacturers offer a basic warranty for new vehicles. These warranties vary by manufacturer and typically last for a certain amount of time and/or a set number of miles.
Not Actual Mileage Title
When the seller certifies, under the Federal Odometer Act, that the odometer reading does not reflect the vehicle's actual mileage. This may occur because the odometer was tampered with, broken, or replaced.
Junk Title
A Junk Title is issued on a vehicle damaged to the extent that the cost of repairing the vehicle exceeds ~ 75% of its pre-damage value. This damage threshold may vary by state. The majority of states use this title to indicate that a vehicle is not road worthy and cannot be titled again. Some states treat Junk titles the same as Salvage.
Loss Due To Fire Title
The vehicle sustained major damage due to fire. In most states, fire damage titles are issued when the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operation exceeds its fair market value.
Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title
A vehicle with a 5-digit odometer cannot accurately track mileage after 99,999 miles because the odometer rolls over. This title is the result of a seller certifying under the Federal Odometer Act, that the odometer reading EXCEEDS MECHANICAL LIMITS of the odometer.
Structural / Frame Damage
In most cases, a vehicle is inspected for structural or frame damage, depending on the body design, after an accident or other incident. All levels of accidents from minor to severe can cause structural / frame damage and in most cases it can be repaired.
Airbag Deployment
Occurs when the driver, passenger or side airbag has been used or deployed during a crash or other incident. If an airbag has been deployed, it must be replaced by a qualified technician. Have this car inspected by a mechanic prior to purchase.
Salvage Title
A Salvage Title is issued on a vehicle damaged to the extent that the cost of repairing the vehicle exceeds ~ 75% of its pre-damage value. This damage threshold may vary by state. Some states treat Junk titles the same as Salvage but the majority use this title to indicate that a vehicle is not road worthy and cannot be titled again in that state. The following eleven States also use Salvage titles to identify stolen vehicles - AZ, FL, GA, IL, MD, MN, NJ, NM, NY, OK and OR.
Total Loss
An insurance or fleet company declares a vehicle a total loss when a claim exceeds ~ 75% of its pre-damage value or if the vehicle is stolen and not recovered. This damage threshold varies by company. These companies typically take possession and obtain the title. Not all total loss vehicles result in a DMV-reported branded title, like a Salvage or Junk title. See the glossary for more information.
Accident / Damage Indicator
Various events could indicate an accident or damage in a vehicle's history, such as: salvage auction, fire damage, police-reported accident, crash test vehicle, damage disclosure, collision repair facility and automotive recycler records. See the glossary for more information.
Hail Damage Title
The vehicle sustained major damage due to hail. In most states, hail damage titles are issued when the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operation exceeds its fair market value.
Flood Damage Title
States issue flood titles when a vehicle has been in a flood or has received extensive water damage.
Standard Equipment
Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM Cassette, Power Brakes, Tilt Wheel, 6-digit Odometer
Safety Options
4 wheel ABS, Dual front air bags/active (manual) belts
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CARFAX Vehicle History Report
1996 LEXUS ES 300
VIN: JT8BF12G8T0144275
SEDAN 4 DR
3.0L V6 SFI DOHC
FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Standard Equipment | Safety Options

Rusty Wallis Motors
11300 E Northwest Hwy
Dallas, TX 75238
Accident/damage reported
Accident / Damage reported
2 previous owners
Previous owners
Registered as a personal vehicle
Types of owners: Lease, Personal
Vehicle registration information
Last owned in Texas
Vehicle history information available
Detailed records available
Last reported odometer reading/mileage
Last reported odometer reading
The CARFAX Xpert
This CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX and available as of 11/22/09 at 12:52 PM (EST). 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.

Ownership History

The number of owners is estimated
Owner 1 Owner 2
Year purchased 1996  2003 
Type of owner Lease Personal
Estimated length of ownership 6 yrs. 10 mo.  6 yrs. 1 mo. 
Owned in the following states/provinces Louisiana  Texas 
Estimated miles driven per year 12,410/yr 9,855/yr
Last reported odometer reading 91,315   150,368  

Title History

CARFAX guarantees the information in this section
Owner 1 Owner 2
Salvage | Junk | Rebuilt | Fire | Flood | Hail | Lemon Guaranteed
No Problem
Guaranteed
No Problem
Not Actual Mileage | Exceeds Mechanical Limits Guaranteed
No Problem
Guaranteed
No Problem
GUARANTEED - None of these major title problems were reported by a state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). If you find that any of these title problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back.

Additional History

Not all accidents / issues are reported to CARFAX
Owner 1 Owner 2
Total Loss
No total loss reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Structural / Frame Damage
No structural / frame damage reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Airbag Deployment
No airbag deployment reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Odometer Rollback
No indication of an odometer rollback.
No Issues Indicated
No Issues Indicated
Accident / Damage
Accident reported on 02/08/2001.
Accident Reported
No New Issues Reported
Manufacturer Recall
Check with an authorized Lexus dealer for any open recalls.
No Recalls Reported
No Recalls Reported
 

Detailed History

Owner 1
Purchased: 1996
Type: Lease
Where: Louisiana
Est. miles/year: 12,410/yr
Est. length owned: 2/15/96 - 1/8/03
(6 yrs. 10 mo.)
CARFAX Xpert
Low mileage! This owner drove an estimated 12,410 miles per year, lower than the industry average of 15,000 miles. These vehicles can be a better value.
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
11/11/1995     NICB   Vehicle manufactured
and shipped to original dealer
02/15/1996     Louisiana
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Bossier City, LA  
Registered as lease vehicle
03/06/1996   10   Louisiana
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Torrance, CA
Title #A1350120  
Title or registration issued
First owner reported
Registered as lease vehicle
CARFAX Xpert
Don't be confused by the two locations in this record. The title was held in Torrance, California but the car was registered to be driven in Louisiana.
08/28/1998   41,039   Louisiana
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Shreveport, LA
Title #L9582237  
Title or registration issued
Loan or lien reported
02/08/2001     Louisiana
Police Report
Case #1577576  
Accident reported
in Bossier Parish
Involving a rear impact
with another motor vehicle
Moderate/Severe damage
reported
05/25/2002     Louisiana
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Bossier City, LA  
Registration issued or renewed
Loan or lien reported
01/08/2003   91,136   Auto Auction   Sold at auction
in Southwest Region
Listed as
a dealer vehicle
CARFAX Xpert
Dealers routinely buy and sell millions of used vehicles at auction each year.
04/22/2003   91,315   Texas
Inspection Station
Carrollton, TX  
Passed emissions or safety inspection
 
Owner 2
Purchased: 2003
Type: Personal
Where: Texas
Est. miles/year: 9,855/yr
Est. length owned: 5/7/03 - 6/30/09
(6 yrs. 1 mo.)
CARFAX Xpert
Low mileage! This owner drove an estimated 9,855 miles per year, lower than the industry average of 15,000 miles. These vehicles can be a better value.
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
05/07/2003   91,316   Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Garland, TX
Title #05755237738141624  
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
04/01/2004     Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Garland, TX
Title #05755237738141624  
Title issued or updated
Registration issued or renewed
Loan or lien reported
Passed safety inspection
05/03/2004   102,488   Texas
Inspection Station
Garland, TX  
Passed emissions or safety inspection
04/01/2005     Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Garland, TX
Title #05755237738141624  
Registration issued or renewed
Loan or lien reported
Passed safety inspection
07/02/2005   121,125   Texas
Inspection Station
Garland, TX  
Passed emissions or safety inspection
04/01/2006     Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Garland, TX
Title #05755237738141624  
Registration issued or renewed
Loan or lien reported
Passed safety inspection
08/08/2006   136,698   Texas
Inspection Station
Garland, TX  
Passed safety inspection
Passed emissions inspection
04/01/2007     Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Garland, TX
Title #05755237738141624  
Registration issued or renewed
Loan or lien reported
Passed safety inspection
10/15/2007   142,837   Texas
Inspection Station
Garland, TX  
Passed safety inspection
Passed emissions inspection
04/01/2008     Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Garland, TX
Title #05755237738141624  
Registration issued or renewed
Loan or lien reported
Passed safety inspection
11/03/2008   147,439   Texas
Inspection Station
Garland, TX  
Passed emissions inspection
04/01/2009     Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Garland, TX
Title #05755237738141624  
Registration issued or renewed
Loan or lien reported
Passed safety inspection
06/30/2009   150,326   Rusty Wallis Honda
Dallas, TX
214-348-7500
www.thehondaking.com  
Vehicle offered for sale
07/02/2009     Online Listing   Vehicle offered for sale
11/02/2009   150,368   Auto Auction   Sold at auction
in Texas
Listed as
a dealer vehicle
CARFAX Xpert
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Glossary

Accident / Damage Indicator
CARFAX receives information about accidents in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Canada. Different information in a vehicle's history can indicate an accident or damage, such as: salvage auction, fire damage, police-reported accident, crash test vehicle, damage disclosure, collision repair facility and automotive recycler records. Not every accident or damage event is reported and not all reported are provided to CARFAX. Details about the accident or damage event when reported to CARFAX (e.g. severity, impact location, airbag deployment) are included on the Vehicle History Report. CARFAX recommends you obtain a vehicle inspection from your dealer or an independent mechanic.
  • According to the National Safety Council, Injury Facts, 2007 edition, 7% of the 245 million registered vehicles in the U.S. were involved in an accident in 2005. Over 75% of these were considered minor or moderate.
  • CARFAX depends on many sources for its accident / damage data. CARFAX can only report what is in our database on 22.Nov.2009 11:52:20. New data will result in a change to this report.
Louisiana Police Reports:
  • Provide an estimate of the extent of damage in its accident reports for the following:
    • SEVERE: The vehicle cannot be driven from the accident scene due to severe damage or an injury. This level of damage often results in a Salvage or Junk title.
    • MODERATE: The accident damage affects the operation of the vehicle and/or its parts. Examples include broken windows, trunk lids, doors, bumpers and tires.
    • MINOR: The accident damage does not affect the operation of the vehicle. Examples include dented bumpers, fenders, grills and body panels. This level of accident should not compromise vehicle safety.
    • NO DAMAGE: The vehicle was not damaged.
  • Are required if the estimated damage exceeds $500
  • Are released to CARFAX approximately 2 months after the accident date
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.
Ownership History
CARFAX defines an owner as an individual or business that possesses and uses a vehicle. Not all title transactions represent changes in ownership. To provide estimated number of owners, CARFAX proprietary technology analyzes all the events in a vehicle history. Estimated ownership is available for vehicles manufactured after 1994 and titled solely in the US including Puerto Rico. Dealers sometimes opt to take ownership of a vehicle and are required to in the following states: Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and South Dakota. Please consider this as you review a vehicle's estimated ownership history.
Title Issued
A state issues a title to provide a vehicle owner with proof of ownership. Each title has a unique number. Each title or registration record on a CARFAX report does not necessarily indicate a change in ownership. In Canada, a registration and bill of sale are used as proof of ownership.
 
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