Good News -- Vehicle qualifies for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee! No severe problems (major accidents, fire, flood damage, major odometer problems or lemon history) were ever reported by a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for this 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU (1G1ND52M5V6168706). If you find that any of these severe problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. 
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The story of this 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU (1G1ND52M5V6168706) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:  
 This sedan has had at least one owner. The first title for this sedan was reported to CARFAX by an Ontario DMV in 1997. 
 It has had no minor or moderate accidents reported to CARFAX. 
 It has had no DMV-reported total loss events, like a major accident, fire or flood. 
 It has not been reported by a DMV as having an Exceeds Mechanical Limits or Not Actual Mileage title. 
 It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback. It was driven an average of 8,975 miles per year, which is lower than the industry average of 15,000. The last odometer reading, reported on 08/16/2004, was 62,079 miles. 
 It was not reported by a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON). 
 Its basic warranty has expired. You may want to discuss an extended warranty with your dealer. 
 Go to the Detailed Vehicle History for the complete history and a glossary of terms. 
 
 
 
 
   
Report Summary 
1. ACCIDENT CHECK 
 
   Total Loss Check   No Severe Accidents Reported by a DMV - Buyback Guarantee! 
   Other Accident Indicators    No Accident Indicators Reported 
2. MILEAGE ACCURACY CHECK 
 
   Truth-In-Mileage Check   No Odometer Problems Reported by a DMV - Buyback Guarantee! 
   Odometer Rollback Check    No Potential Odometer Rollback Found 
   Mileage Consistency Check    No Inconsistent Odometer Reading Found 
3. LEMON CHECK® 
   No Mfr. Buyback Reported by a DMV - Buyback Guarantee! 
4. OWNERSHIP CHECK 
 
   Number of Owners   1 Estimated Owner(s) 
   Type of Owners    Checked 8 Types of Vehicle Registrations 
5. RECALL CHECK 
   CHEVROLET Does Not Report Recalls to CARFAX 
6. WARRANTY CHECK 
   No Coverage Remaining on Basic Warranty. Interested in an Extended Warranty?  
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 6 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED 
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Year/Make/Model: 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU
  
Body Style: SEDAN 4 DR 
Engine: 3.1L V6 MFI OHV 12V 
Fuel: GASOLINE 
Driveline: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE 
Manufactured in: UNITED STATES 
Safety Equipment: 4 wheel ABS, Running Lights, Dual front air bags/active (manual) belts 
 
Standard Equipment: Power Windows Optional, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM, Power Brakes, Tilt Wheel, 6-digit Odometer 
 
 
 
    
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Total Loss Check: 
 
 GOOD NEWS! No severe damage events were ever reported by a DMV for this 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU (1G1ND52M5V6168706). If you find that any of the following severe problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!  
 Salvage Title  Loss Due To Fire Title 
 Junk Title  Flood Damage Title 
 Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title  Hail Damage Title 
 Dismantled Title  Canadian Total Loss 
Other Accident Indicators: 
 
  This 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU (1G1ND52M5V6168706) had no accident indicators reported to CARFAX from its sources. This section checks for accidents and/or related damage reported from many public and private sources. Not all accidents are reported to CARFAX. A vehicle inspection completed by your dealer or professional mechanic is recommended.  
  No Salvage Auction Record Reported    No Crash Test Vehicle Record Reported  
  No Fire Damage Record Reported    No Airbag Deployment Record Reported  
  No Frame Damage Record Reported    No Damage Disclosure Record Reported  
  No Police Accident Record Reported    No Collision Repair Facility Record Reported  
 CARFAX depends on public and private sources for its accident data. Each one of these sources has different processing times. CARFAX can only report what is in our database on 29.Jun.2005 22:43:35. New data will result in a change to this report.  
 Not all accidents are reported to the Police. Tell us if you know of other fender benders, accidents or damage. 
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Truth-In-Mileage Check:  
 
 GOOD NEWS! No major odometer problems were ever reported by a DMV under the Truth-In-Mileage Act for this 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU (1G1ND52M5V6168706). If you find that any of the following odometer problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!  
  
  Not Actual Mileage Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses mileage fraud or a broken odometer.  
  Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses an odometer rollover.  
Odometer Rollback Check:  
 
  CARFAX found no odometer rollbacks for this 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU (1G1ND52M5V6168706). Rollbacks reported in this section originate from readings collected by a DMV or other verifiable source.  
Mileage Consistency Check:  
 
  CARFAX found no inconsistent odometer readings in the mileage history of this 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU (1G1ND52M5V6168706).  
  
  Date: Mileage: 
08/16/2004 62,079    
 
 
Average miles driven per year 8,975 CARFAX AdvisorTM Compare this vehicle's average annual mileage to the industry average of 15,000 miles per year. Use this comparison to determine how this vehicle was driven.  
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 GOOD NEWS! No manufacturer buyback was ever reported by a DMV for this 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU (1G1ND52M5V6168706). If you find that a manufacturer buyback was reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!  
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Ownership History:  
 
  CARFAX estimates that this 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU (1G1ND52M5V6168706) had 1 owner(s). CARFAX analyzed this vehicle's title history and other supporting events to identify potential ownership transfers. In compliance with the U.S. privacy laws, CARFAX does not collect or report owner names or addresses.  
Estimated Owners: Date: Location: 
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Types of Owners:  
 
  This 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU (1G1ND52M5V6168706) was checked for 8 types of registrations.  
 Personal Use Registration Reported    No Fleet Registration Reported  
  No Lease Registration Reported    No Commercial Registration Reported  
  No Rental Registration Reported    No Non-Profit Registration Reported  
  No Taxi Registration Reported    No Built to Non U.S. Standards Record Reported  
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  CHEVROLET does not report recall information for specific vehicles to CARFAX.  
Go to the CARFAX SAFETY & RELIABILITY REPORT for recalls issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU. You can also contact an authorized dealership or CHEVROLET at 1-800-222-1020 to find out if this 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU (1G1ND52M5V6168706) still has recalls that require repair.  
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   For your convenience, CARFAX has estimated the remaining original manufacturer warranty coverage based on information reported to us on this 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU (1G1ND52M5V6168706). Please confirm remaining factory warranty and extended warranty options with your dealer. Interested in an extended warranty?  
Estimated start date of warranty:  09/18/1997    
Last reading reported on 08/16/2004:  62,079 miles Recalculate with current mileage   
Today's Date:  June 29, 2005    
Type of Coverage:  Original Warranty:  Estimated Remaining Coverage: 
Basic 36 months or 36,000 miles Coverage expired 
Drivetrain 36 months or 36,000 miles Coverage expired 
Emissions 24 months or 24,000 miles Coverage expired 
Corrosion 72 months or 100,000 miles Coverage expired 
Transferable Transferable at no cost Same 
Roadside Assistance 36 months or 36,000 miles Coverage expired 
Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint No data reported to CARFAX     
Specific Components 96 months or 80,000 miles 3 months or 17,921 miles 
Notes:  Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Alignment and wheel balancing are considered maintenance after 7,500 miles. Basic warranty includes corrosion, batteries, adjustments, alternate transportation, roadside assistance, and tires. 
 
 CARFAX Warranty Check provides an estimate of this vehicle's remaining warranty coverage. It does not take into account some vehicle history events. For example, major accidents resulting in Salvage or Junk titles that may void the original manufacturer warranty or ownership transfers that may decrease warranty coverage. This warranty information is only valid for vehicles manufactured for sale in the US. Complete warranty coverage information is available for this vehicle at the CHEVROLET web site. 
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 CARFAX searched more than 3 billion records from over 5,300 sources and found 6 record(s) for this 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU (1G1ND52M5V6168706).  
Date: 
 Mileage Reading: 
 Source: 
 General Comments: 
 
  
09/18/1997       Ontario
Ministry of Transportation
 Registration issued or renewed
Passed safety inspection
Vehicle color noted as Green
 
  
05/13/2000       Ontario
Ministry of Transportation
Northern Ontario
 Registration issued or renewed
 
  
05/13/2002       Ontario
Ministry of Transportation
Northern Ontario
 Registration issued or renewed
 
  
08/02/2003       Ontario
Ministry of Transportation
Northern Ontario
 Registration issued or renewed
 
  
08/02/2004       Ontario
Ministry of Transportation
Northern Ontario
 Registration issued or renewed
 
  
08/16/2004  62,079  Ontario
Ministry of Transportation
Kapuskasing, ON
 Registration issued or renewed
Registered as
personal vehicle
 
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Detailed Vehicle History Definitions: 
Personal Use 
Vehicle was registered by the owner for private or personal use.