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ALERT! Severe problems (major accidents, fire, flood damage, major odometer problems or lemon history) were reported by a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for this 1989 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM/GTA SE (1G5FW2174KL228186). This vehicle does NOT qualify for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee.
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The story of this 1989 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM/GTA SE (1G5FW2174KL228186) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
This hatchback has had at least one owner. The first title for this hatchback was reported to CARFAX by an Indiana DMV in 1989.
It was severely damaged and issued a Salvage title by an Indiana DMV.
It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback. The last odometer reading, reported on 05/08/1996, was 63,000 miles.
It was not reported to a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON).
Go to the Detailed Vehicle History for the complete history and a glossary of terms.
Report Summary
1. ACCIDENT CHECK
Total Loss Check Severe Accident or Total Loss Event Reported to DMV
Other Accident Indicators No Accident Indicators Reported
2. MILEAGE ACCURACY CHECK
Truth-In-Mileage Check No Odometer Problems Reported to DMV
Odometer Rollback Check No Potential Odometer Rollback Found
Mileage Consistency Check No Inconsistent Odometer Reading Found
3. LEMON CHECK®
No Mfr. Buyback Reported to DMV
4. OWNERSHIP CHECK
Number of Owners 1 Estimated Owner(s)
Type of Owners Checked 8 Types of Vehicle Registrations
5. RECALL CHECK
PONTIAC Does Not Report Recalls to CARFAX
6. WARRANTY CHECK
No Data Reported to CARFAX
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 3 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED
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Year/Make/Model: 1989 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM/GTA SE
Body Style: HATCHBACK 2 DR
Engine: 3.8L V6 TURBO
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: UNITED STATES
Safety Equipment: Active (manual) belts
Standard Equipment: Power Windows Optional, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM, Power Brakes, Tilt Wheel
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Total Loss Check:
ALERT! Severe damage events were reported by a DMV for this 1989 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM/GTA SE (1G5FW2174KL228186). This vehicle does NOT qualify for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee.
Salvage Title Reported No Loss Due To Fire Title Reported
No Junk Title Reported No Flood Damage Title Reported
No Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title Reported No Hail Damage Title Reported
No Dismantled Title Reported No Canadian Total Loss Record Reported
Other Accident Indicators:
This 1989 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM/GTA SE (1G5FW2174KL228186) 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 Police Accident Record Reported No Damage Disclosure 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 24.Jun.2004 12:39:25. 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.
Accident Check FAQs:
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Truth-In-Mileage Check:
None of the following major odometer problems were ever reported by a DMV under the Truth-In-Mileage Act for this 1989 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM/GTA SE (1G5FW2174KL228186).
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 1989 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM/GTA SE (1G5FW2174KL228186). 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 1989 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM/GTA SE (1G5FW2174KL228186).
Date: Mileage:
07/20/1989 1,000
01/10/1995 57,000
05/08/1996 63,000
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Mileage Accuracy Check FAQs:
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No manufacturer buyback was ever reported by a DMV for this 1989 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM/GTA SE (1G5FW2174KL228186).
Lemon Check FAQs:
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Ownership History:
CARFAX estimates that this 1989 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM/GTA SE (1G5FW2174KL228186) 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:
1st owner No data No data
Types of Owners:
This 1989 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM/GTA SE (1G5FW2174KL228186) was checked for 8 types of registrations.
No 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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PONTIAC 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 1989 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM/GTA SE. You can also contact an authorized dealership or PONTIAC to find out if this 1989 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM/GTA SE (1G5FW2174KL228186) still has recalls that require repair.
Recall Check FAQs:
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CARFAX cannot calculate the remaining coverage for this 1989 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM/GTA SE (1G5FW2174KL228186) because no original manufacturer warranty information was reported to CARFAX by its source.
Estimated start date of warranty: 07/20/1989
Last reading reported on 05/08/1996: 63,000 miles
Today's Date: June 24, 2004
Type of Coverage: Original Warranty:
Basic No data reported to CARFAX
Drivetrain No data reported to CARFAX
Emissions No data reported to CARFAX
Corrosion No data reported to CARFAX
Transferable No data reported to CARFAX
Roadside Assistance No data reported to CARFAX
Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint No data reported to CARFAX
Specific Components No data reported to CARFAX
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. Complete warranty coverage information is available for this vehicle at the at the PONTIAC web site.
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CARFAX searched more than 3 billion records from over 5,300 sources and found 3 record(s) for this 1989 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM/GTA SE (1G5FW2174KL228186).
Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
General Comments:
07/20/1989 1,000 Indiana
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Zionsville, IN
Title #89081132030
Title issued
Loan or lien reported
01/10/1995 57,000 Indiana
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Indianapolis, IN
Title #95081006014
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
05/08/1996 63,000 Indiana
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Kokomo, IN
Title #96187076082
Title issued
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Detailed Vehicle History Definitions:
Salvage Title
A Salvage Title is issued on a vehicle damaged to the extent that the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operation exceeds its fair market value; or a vehicle that has been declared a Total Loss by an insurer or other state or jurisdiction. Some states treat Junk titles the same as Salvage but the majority use this title to indicate that a vehicle is not road worthy and cannot be titled again in that state. The following ten States also use Salvage titles to identify stolen vehicles - AZ, FL, GA, IL, MN, NJ, NM, NY, OK and OR.
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