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JT8BF28G3W5040975-1998-lexus-es300-0
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1998 LEXUS ES300VIN: JT8BF28G3W5040975

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Sale Prices
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Historical Records

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Available historical records for VIN JT8BF28G3W5040975
Latest reported mileage: 940 mi
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2023-11-25
7 months ago
95,847 mi
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
2022-07-09
2 years ago
8,424 mi
Duplicate title issued
REBUILT TITLE ISSUED
2020-07-21
4 years ago
41,734 mi
Damage reported
Damage to front

Sale Record

Sale Date
6 years ago
Sold For
Odometer
2832 mi
Location
Madison, WI, 53716
1998 LEXUS ES 300
sold
Has Keys:Hidden text
Engine Starts:Hidden text
Run & Drive:Hidden text
Year1998
TitleHidden text (Hidden text)
ODO 2829 mi (Hidden text)
DamageHidden text, Hidden text
Estimated Retail Value$4537
SellerHidden text (Hidden text)
LocationMadison, WI, 53716
Date
ended 6 years ago
sold for $137
Sale Website Typesalvage or insurance auction
sale information provided by user #445107
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Tech Specs
Body StyleSEDAN 4D
ColorGRAY
TransmissionAUTOMATIC
Engine3.0L 6
DriveFront-wheel Drive
Fuel TypeGAS

VIN Decoder — 34 records

Engine
Cooling Type

Cooling type defines the cooling system used to control the engine temperature. It can be either air-cooled or water-cooled.

Water
Displacement (CC)

Engine displacement (in cubic centimeters) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.

3000.0
Displacement (CI)

Engine displacement (in cubic inches) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.

183.07123228419
Displacement (L)

Engine displacement (in liters) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.

3.0
Engine Brake (hp) From

Engine brake is the horsepower (hp) at the engine output shaft. Engine Brake (hp) From is the lower value of the range.

200
Engine Brake (hp) To

Engine brake is the horsepower (hp) at the engine output shaft. Engine Brake (hp) To is the upper value of the range.

217
Engine Configuration

Engine configuration defines how engine cylinders are arranged. Common values are V6 for V-shaped arrangement, I4 or L4 for in-line arrangement.

V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer

This data element captures the name of the engine manufacturer.

Toyota
Engine Model

Engine model is a name that a manufacturer applies to a family of engine.

1MZ-FE
Engine Number of Cylinders

This is a numerical field to store the number of cylinders in an engine. Common values for passenger cars are 4 or 6.

6
Engine Stroke Cycles

Engine stroke cycle is a numerical field for the number of strokes used by an internal combustion engine to complete a power cycle.

4
Fuel Type - Primary

Fuel type defines the fuel used to power the vehicle. For vehicles that have two power sources, such as plug-in hybrid vehicle, both primary fuel type and secondary fuel type will be provided.

Gasoline
Exterior / Body
Body Class

Body Class presents the body type based on 49 CFR 565.12(b): "Body type means the general configuration or shape of a vehicle distinguished by such characteristics as the number of doors or windows, cargo-carrying features and the roofline (e.g., sedan, fastback, hatchback)." Definitions are not provided for individual body types in the regulation.

Sedan/Saloon
Doors

This is a numerical field to store the number of doors on a vehicle.

4
Exterior / Dimension
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle including the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo, but excluding that of the trailers. Per 49 CFR 565.15, Class 1 is further broken down to Class A-D; Class 2 is further broken down to Class E-H. This field captures the lower bound of GVWR range for the vehicle.

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle including the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo, but excluding that of the trailers. Per 49 CFR 565.15, Class 1 is further broken down to Class A-D; Class 2 is further broken down to Class E-H. This field captures the higher bound of GVWR range for the vehicle.

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
General
Make

Per 49 CFR 565, Make is a name that a manufacturer applies to a group of vehicles or engines.

LEXUS
Manufacturer Name
Name of the vehicle manufacturer.
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Model

Per 49 CFR 565, Model means a name that a manufacturer applies to a family of vehicles of the same type, make, line, series and body type.

ES
Model Year

If the model year (MY) is supplied when the VIN is decoded, such as from a crash report or a vehicle registration record, the MY value will be the supplied MY, even if the MY decoded from the VIN differs from the supplied MY. If the MY is not supplied when the VIN is decoded, the MY value will be decoded from the 10th character in the VIN.

1998
Plant City

This data element captures the city of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.

TOYOTA CITY
Plant Company Name

This data element captures the name of the company that owns the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.

Toyota Motor Corporation - Tsutsumi Plant
Plant Country

This data element captures the country of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.

JAPAN
Plant State

This data element captures the State or Province name within the Plant Country of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.

AICHI
Series

Per 49 CFR 565, Series means a name that a manufacturer applies to a subdivision of a "line" denoting price, size or weight identification and that is used by the manufacturer for marketing purposes.

MCV20L
Trim

Trim levels further identify a vehicle by a particular set of special features. Higher trim levels either will add to the features of the base (entry-level model), or replace them with something else.

300
Vehicle Type

This field defines the type of the vehicle based on the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI).

PASSENGER CAR
Internal
NCSA Body Type

An internal NHTSA field to capture the body type of the vehicle.

4-door sedan, hardtop
NCSA Make

An internal NHTSA field to capture the Make of the vehicle.

Lexus
NCSA Model

An internal NHTSA field to capture the Model of the vehicle.

ES-250/300/300h/330/ 350
Mechanical / Drivetrain
Drive Type

Drive type stores information about vehicle drivetrain configuration. The most common drive types for passenger cars, crossover vehicles, and pickup trucks are front-wheel drive (FWD), rear-wheel drive (RWD), all-wheel drive (AWD), and 4-wheel drive (4WD).

4x2
Passive Safety System
Seat Belt Type

This field describes the type of seat belt, such as manual or automatic. Automatic seat belts automatically close over riders in a vehicle. Automatic seat belts were mainly used in some older model GM, Nissan, and Honda vehicles and are rarely seen now.

Manual
Passive Safety System / Air Bag Location
Front Air Bag Locations

This field captures the location of frontal air bags. Frontal air bags are generally designed to deploy in "moderate to severe" frontal or near-frontal crashes.

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag Locations

This field captures the location of side air bags, typically designed for three areas of added protection: chest/torso, head, or both.

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
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Frequently asked questions
A VIN plays a crucial role in vehicle recalls for 1998 LEXUS by helping identify specific vehicles affected by manufacturing issues, ensuring that recall notices are sent to the correct owners.
An insurance check can reveal past claims, typically related to accident damage, which might indicate underlying issues not apparent in a physical inspection, if such information is available.
Hail damage, if noted, is detailed with specifics on the impact to the body and glass, which can affect the aesthetic and structural integrity of the 1998 LEXUS.
The 9th character in a VIN is the check digit, which is used to verify the authenticity of the VIN itself through a specific calculation.
Yes, in many cases, you can determine the type of drivetrain a 1998 LEXUS ES300 has from its VIN if the manufacturer encodes this information within the VIN.
Ownership history, including the number of previous owners and how long they owned the vehicle, can indicate how well the 1998 LEXUS vehicle was maintained, if such records are available.
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