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JAPAN VEHICLE HISTORY

Check your car’s history in Japan.

Review accessible auction sheets, mileage and export records in one report using the chassis number.

Full report price
£35£29single report · incl. VAT

Free vehicle check. The full report is optional and paid.

The report is verified against official Japanese institutions and auction records — it reaches your inbox within 24 to 48 hours.

If no record is found, your payment is refunded.

Document coverage may vary by vehicle and by availability in Japanese records.

SAMPLE REPORT STRUCTUREJDM / 000184

2019 Honda Fit Hybrid

Chassis · GP5-1234567

DOCUMENT MATCH
01Auction sheet and auction grade✓
02Export / registration record✓
03Mileage consistency check✓
04Damage and repair notes✓
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What is in the report?

We bring Japanese records that matter to your purchase together with explanations in one report.

JDM VEHICLE HISTORY GUIDE

What is a JDM Auction Report?

A JDM Auction Report is designed to turn auction sheets, first-registration, export and mileage records that can be matched to a Japanese chassis number into one readable vehicle-history view. Domestic-market cars may use a model-code and serial format such as GP5-1234567 rather than a 17-character VIN.

The goal is not to present one document as a guarantee. It is to compare chassis, date and mileage information across available records and make inconsistency signals visible. The final decision should still include the chassis stamp on the car and an independent mechanical inspection.

HOW IT WORKS

From chassis number to a clear report

  1. 1

    Enter the chassis number

    Start the vehicle match with the complete Japanese-format chassis number.

  2. 2

    Scan available records

    Vehicle-related documents found in auction and export records are checked.

  3. 3

    Review one report

    Matches, inconsistency signals and document explanations appear in one decision screen.

COMMON SEARCH QUESTIONS

Questions about Japan vehicle history

Understand what the report covers and how to interpret the records.

How does a JDM auction sheet search work?

Enter the full chassis number for a free vehicle check. If the vehicle matches, you can choose to buy the full report. Accessible auction and export records are checked, and the report is emailed within 24–48 hours.

Why might a Japanese chassis number not have 17 characters?

Some Japanese domestic-market vehicles use a shorter model-code and serial format rather than an international 17-character VIN. Match every character against the stamp on the vehicle and the original documents.

Does an auction sheet show the car’s complete history?

No. It usually records the car’s condition at a specific auction inspection. It is not a complete service history, proof of ownership or mechanical warranty, so use it with other records and an independent inspection.

Are auction grades and R / RA marks universal?

No. Grading systems and damage codes can vary by auction house. Read the grade together with that document’s legend, damage map and condition notes.

How will mileage from Japan be checked?

Dated readings in accessible auction, registration or export records will be compared. The comparison provides a consistency signal; it is not a standalone mileage guarantee.

Will every vehicle return the same documents?

No. Coverage depends on the vehicle’s age, the institutions that handled it and record availability in Japan. The report will clearly state the scope of each match.

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