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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 CAVALIER/RS (1G1JC1242W7280482). 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 CAVALIER/RS (1G1JC1242W7280482) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
Blue Arrow This coupe has had 2 owners and was owned in Florida. 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.
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 a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback. It was driven an average of 8,008 miles per year, which is lower than the industry average of 15,000. The last odometer reading, reported on 10/22/2002, was 35,572 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 Lease Vehicle
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 14 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED
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Year/Make/Model: 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER/RS
Body Style: COUPE
Engine: 2.2L L4 MPI OHV 8V
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: UNITED STATES
Safety Equipment: 4 wheel ABS, Running Lights, Dual front air bags/active (manual) belts
Standard Equipment: Power Windows Optional, Power Steering, Air Conditioning Optional, AM / FM, Power Brakes, Tilt Wheel Optional, 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 CHEVROLET CAVALIER/RS (1G1JC1242W7280482). 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 CAVALIER/RS (1G1JC1242W7280482) 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 05.Oct.2004 12:40:38. New data will result in a change to this report.
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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 CAVALIER/RS (1G1JC1242W7280482). 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 CAVALIER/RS (1G1JC1242W7280482). 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 CAVALIER/RS (1G1JC1242W7280482).
Date: Mileage:
05/16/1998 12
07/17/1998 1,000
05/15/1999 11,000
06/07/2000 23,000
11/02/2000 28,030
05/03/2001 32,589
03/15/2002 34,202
10/22/2002 35,572
Average miles driven per year 8,008 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 CAVALIER/RS (1G1JC1242W7280482). 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 CAVALIER/RS (1G1JC1242W7280482) 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 06/02/1998 Florida
2nd owner 07/10/2001 Florida
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Types of Owners:
This 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER/RS (1G1JC1242W7280482) was originally registered as a Lease Vehicle.
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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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 CAVALIER/RS. You can also contact an authorized dealership or CHEVROLET at 1-800-222-1020 to find out if this 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER/RS (1G1JC1242W7280482) 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 CAVALIER/RS (1G1JC1242W7280482). Please confirm remaining factory warranty and extended warranty options with your dealer. Interested in an extended warranty?
Estimated start date of warranty: 05/15/1998
Last reading reported on 10/22/2002: 35,572 miles Recalculate with current mileage
Today's Date: October 5, 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 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 20 months or 44,428 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 14 record(s) for this 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER/RS (1G1JC1242W7280482).
Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
General Comments:
05/15/1998 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Registered as
lease vehicle
05/16/1998 12 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Odometer reading reported for title
06/02/1998 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Title #74133701
Title issued
First owner reported
Loan or lien reported
Registered as lease vehicle
07/17/1998 1,000 Florida
Inspection Station
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Passed emissions inspection
05/15/1999 11,000 Florida
Inspection Station
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Passed emissions inspection
06/07/2000 23,000 Florida
Inspection Station
West Palm Beach, FL
Passed emissions inspection
06/07/2000 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Title #0074133701
Title issued
Loan or lien reported
Registered as lease vehicle
11/02/2000 28,030 Inspection Co.
Florida
Vehicle Inspected
05/03/2001 32,589 Service Plan Co.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Service Contract Issued
07/10/2001 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Title #0074133701
Title issued
New owner reported
03/15/2002 34,202 Service Plan Co.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Service Contract Claim
Engine serviced
10/22/2002 35,572 Service Plan Co.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Service Contract Claim
A/C serviced
05/05/2003 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Title #0074133701
Registration issued
Registered as
personal vehicle
Vehicle color noted as Green
05/03/2004 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Title #0074133701
Registration issued
Registered as
personal vehicle
Vehicle color noted as Green
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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.
* Personal Use
Vehicle was registered by the owner for private or personal use.
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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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