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.
It is possible to have the auction sheet translated for a fee as thats what a few people have done in the past. Either way you know the grade and mileage out of Japan
HI BEFORE I PAY FOR THE JAPAN HPI CHECK MY COME UP AS RS evolution IX MR BUT 2003 SO CANT EVEN BE AN EVO 9 AND IT DEFO NOT AN MR. HOW accurate IS THE CHECK
It's just a generic model that it throws back at you with the initial check which i have to admit is very misleading. I have not had anyone report back to me that the proper full on check is wrong; they are always correct :smthumbup
Mine also didn't come up the correct model on the pre pay check but on the paid version everything was fine and a huge aid towards the paperwork of the car.
I used this service this weekend just for a bit more background on the car as i already had the auction sheet. When the report came back it had pictures of the car from when it was imported in late 2016 and also from the time it was auctioned in 2012.
I also paid a little extra to have the auction sheets translated, im going to get it all printed off and it will all go towards the history of the car.
Ive just used the service for an old GT4 celica ive bought as a project, got all auction details which confirmed a few things i suspected and also set my mind at rest on others, good service.
I couldnt find details of what it sold at Auction for in Japan as it was over a year ago so if anyone knows if that is possible let me know, im just curious on sale price but doesnt really matter, i know which auction and lot number just not price.
Yes as above you still get lots of good info, also you might find like many have that it did actually go through the auction if you didnt buy direct yourself, some importers claim the car comes from trader to hide things from auction and this report will give you all info.
Just used this service before travelling to view a VI TME - registration V802LDE & how thankful I spent £22!!
The CarVX report has come through.
Good News - Mileage is genuine and now reading at 94,000km approx which ties up when exported in 2015 with 90546km. Chasis number correct CP9A-0201201, lots of information, detail ,auction sheet there & good images from the auction house
Bad News - Grade R export from Japan with collison repair 10/07/2010 & 27/06/2015. It has been auctioned twice.
From the auction report there is/was damage to front splitter (now carbon), both front wings have been replaced (XX), drivers side both doors (W1), passenger rear door (A1), rear passenger side wing (A1), spolier (A1).
Now I would still have been interested in looking if the seller had of been honest & was not after top money, he originally stated the car was 'privately sourced'! But what else is hidden is my question. Thankfully I haven't wasted my time or money travelling across to view. Pm if anyone wants the export images or auction sheet. Thank you all for the input & help!!! The search continues
I've been tied up with a project so only just seen your reply - sorry the car didn't work out for you, I had someone else this week email me and is in the same situation but with an Evo 9, both him and the seller were unaware that the car was a Grade R, both understandably upset ( the current owner probably more so ).
Your car diagram has just been done on computer instead of by hand, it's got the letters typed on instead of scribbled on and the jap writing typed to the left of the car diagram will have abit more info about it :smthumbup
This site will show you what the grade and letters on the panels all mean :smthumbup
Have you only done the initial check so far? If so, I seem to remember mine and a few others had the wrong model at that point but when you pay for the proper check it comes up with the correct model.
I purchased a check last night at 11:30pm on an old Evo 6 I purchased from a mate last June and I'm toying with the idea of maybe selling it soon, report came back this morning and it was Auctioned twice in Japan both times Grade 4 with 78km... Happy days :coolsm:
Thanks to Rich for highlighting this service
Ran a Check last night, Cost $41 CAD, Everything came back all good. Definitely my car in the auction sheet and pictures. Mileage checks all good as well as the grades.
Great service to have and another thing to add to the ever growing folder.
Thanks for this!
I’m not expert on a 10. You can probably tell by it’s chassis number. Anyhow if it’s a UK one then use the Uk HPi check and visa versa if Jap. If it is Jap go to page one of this thread and go on to Car VX website
Rich is a legend for bringing this check to our attention. I can't disclose any details as to why and how much it saved me, it wasn't accident damage though thank god, but I want to thank Rich for stopping me getting a minor shafting on my fresh import :smthumbup
If I see you at a show Rich I will personally thank you, shake your hand and buy you a brew and a big fat cake :smthumbup.
Again my hands are tied on disclosing any details, but buyers DO THIS CHECK ON ALL IMPORTS NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOU TRUST THE SELLER :smthumbup:smthumbup
Just used the Jap history service to check out what looked like a reasonable IX Wagon. Came back with nearly double the KMs than shown on the dash and a significant amount of accident repair work after which it was auctioned off. Then there seemed a couple of years gap in its history before it surfaced in the U.K. if the owner was to be believed as to when it was 1st imported . I didn’t bother with a UK check given the poor jap history and significant clocking. Current owner wasn’t happy with the news as to his PnJ history . Shame as it did look clean and rust free underneath, though after the test drive I did wonder if it felt a little flat and underpowered compared to rose tinted memories of my old stock Ecu map 9GT, which could be due to lost horses after all those missing miles on the bores, probably needed rings refreshed as a min?
Just used the Jap history service to check out what looked like a reasonable IX Wagon. Came back with nearly double the KMs than shown on the dash and a significant amount of accident repair work after which it was auctioned off. Then there seemed a couple of years gap in its history before it surfaced in the U.K. if the owner was to be believed as to when it was 1st imported . I didn't bother with a UK check given the poor jap history and significant clocking. Current owner wasn't happy with the news as to his PnJ history . Shame as it did look clean and rust free underneath, though after the test drive I did wonder if it felt a little flat and underpowered compared to rose tinted memories of my old stock Ecu map 9GT, which could be due to lost horses after all those missing miles on the bores, probably needed rings refreshed as a min?
Sounds like a lucky escape, would it have worth trying to bid him down because of the mileage and repair history? Every cloud has a silver lining and all that?
I checked my new purchase and happily it came out amazing, grade 4 with loads of history. The only change is the wheels.......
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