Most OTOFACTS vehicle history reports are generated and available almost immediately after payment completion! Once your payment is confirmed, you can access and download your car history report from your dashboard.
However, Japan Standard vehicle history reports may take up to 24 hours to be completed due to the comprehensive data collection and detailed auction sheet analysis required. All your purchased vehicle reports are stored in your dashboard for easy access and re-download at any time.
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A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a unique 17-character code that serves as your car's fingerprint. It contains letters and numbers that identify:
You can find your VIN in several places on your vehicle:
Japanese carmakers do not use a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) as is common in the United States and elsewhere. Instead, Japan uses a Chassis (Frame) Number — nine to twelve alphanumeric characters identifying model and serial number.
Chassis Number: AGH30W-0018105
Vehicle make is not identified but slight number variations can identify the carmaker:
Because a Chassis Number contains less information than a VIN, Japanese vehicles also use a Model Code.
Example: AGH30W-NFXSK