I have found a site in Japan for checking the history of your Japanese import.
Auction grade, mileage check, accident damage report, radiation check, correctly de-registered, its all there.
I entered my cars chassis number, which went through Japanese auction 13 months ago, and the report has come back with the correct auction image which is very interesting. Up until now after 3 months cars were generally lost in the system and coudn't be found. Turns out that is no longer the case...
I have not paid for the full report as i have all my auction documents inc. Full Japanese service history and BIMTA certificate and so i am happy with the history i have, but if you have doubts or are merely inquisitive then i could be a very handy tool. Cost for the full report is 3,500 JPN - around £22.00 at todays rates.
I have added the link to the navigation bar on my website or you can CLICK HERE to get there directly.
If someone gives it a try and it all works well then we'll make this a sticky in this section.
Can i ask that people click through my website banner rather than going direct, i get alittle bit of commission (and it is alittle bit too!) that will go partly towards the running costs of my site.
I've been wondering a lot on mine as it's an RS and such low miles so it's been interesting. I'm currently doing a full strip of the car, and I have found some overspray here and there which is to be expected. I've also found a fair few stone chips all underneath and on inside of rear bumper etc so it's been used in competition I would say hence the such low miles. It's got a bolt in cage and harness points inside so not sure what type of competition or what level. But at least it's been used how it was intended
It does state it's had a collision and has been repaired, which would explain the spray work (and this was the end of its career as it went to auction after that), But there's no way it would of been chassis related as there is zero evidence of anything anywhere. It's just too clean underneath. It was at auction though not the "dealer network" I was told which is naughty. It spent a long time at auction so it was either too expensive or not nice!! Anyway it's bloody lovely so even if it's had new doors boot and bonnet I couldn't care less. It's not going anywhere anyway !
I've been wondering a lot on mine as it's an RS and such low miles so it's been interesting. I'm currently doing a full strip of the car, and I have found some overspray here and there which is to be expected. I've also found a fair few stone chips all underneath and on inside of rear bumper etc so it's been used in competition I would say hence the such low miles. It's got a bolt in cage and harness points inside so not sure what type of competition or what level. But at least it's been used how it was intended
It does state it's had a collision and has been repaired, which would explain the spray work (and this was the end of its career as it went to auction after that), But there's no way it would of been chassis related as there is zero evidence of anything anywhere. It's just too clean underneath. It was at auction though not the "dealer network" I was told which is naughty. It spent a long time at auction so it was either too expensive or not nice!! Anyway it's bloody lovely so even if it's had new doors boot and bonnet I couldn't care less. It's not going anywhere anyway !
Exactly what I said. Mine had been through a field when I got it. The mud was everywhere! I understand the people who pay a premium for theirs not knowing the history, but there are real bargains to be had out there! I am happy I saved mine from the breakers yard in the sky! More should be too. It took 9months to restore it and 11years later I still have her. Will be interesting to see other reports Come back. I don't think it should affect the values as long as done right.
Mine did go through in 2014 though so not sure if that makes a difference. Found the auction pics and sheet on mine through a google reverse image lookup previously
I know for a fact theres going to be some really unhappy owners - sorry for any upset this may cause but i truely believe that it is for the greater good
Mine too! Which would be odd for someone to fit the interior, clocks, spoiler, engine, etc. to convert a 6 to a 5. Mind you, it showed me picture of a TME!
hi guys id like to pull mine up , on the free check its found the basic details but do you HAVE to create an account as I was a bit unsure about it asking for account and bank details. I was hoping to just log in as usual with my paypal but this is not the case.thanks for any help , tony.
ok sorted and payed up my report should be ready tomorrow .if you don't hear from me then you know ive had bad news and probably jumped off a bridge lol
You could well be facing financial suicide by disclosing anything so it's hardly surprising :shrug:
I've just been in touch with someone else who did one and they are happy with their report, it came back confirming what they already knew - which was a good thing in this case :lol:
I do wonder if theres any conversations now taking place between owners and the people who sold them the car?
great, wanted to buy the report for my car but it said payment was not completed even though they clearly charged me 3,5K yen on my paypal account :wallbang:
Got my report this morning.all looks ok.confirms its not been written off ect and also confirms mileage back to 2011.theres a few bits of info missing but the main bits are all present.no pics or docs of auction sheets though unfortunatly.thanks for the find though rich.
Update for you all. They e mailed auction sheet and photo seperate. They said they will be putting them on the main report soon but this is how they do it at the minute. Mine was in junk mail so anyone that hasn't received photos check there
Hi everyone. Purchased my report yesterday and it was delivered this morning. Got the auction sheet and pictures via email (which matched what Torque GT had provided me prior to sale). The report was all clear and provided good info and mileage history / verification. Thanks for the find Rich :thumbup:
I have one pic but my phone is cracked so will check when I'm in. It's too hard to tell. Mileage is BIMTA certified and it's also on auction sheet plus the report verifies it too.
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