What a vehicle history report looks like
Six checks, each marked Clear or Review. This one uses made-up data so you can see the layout before you buy anything.
2018 Sample Sedan VIN SAMPLE-0000-0000
Sample data -
Title brands
No salvage, rebuilt, flood or junk brand on record.
Result: Clear -
Odometer readings
A June 2022 record shows 64,900 mi. A March 2023 record shows 61,200 mi. The number went down.
Result: Review -
Accident and damage
One collision reported in 2021. Rear-end damage, airbags not deployed.
Result: Review -
Theft records
No theft report on record.
Result: Clear -
Lien and loan records
No active lien on record.
Result: Clear -
Open recalls
One open recall for this make, model and year: fuel pump.
Result: Review
Sample data for illustration. This is not a real vehicle.
How to read the marks
Clear means no record of that problem was found. It does not prove the problem never happened.
Review means a record exists that you should understand before you pay. Ask the seller to explain it, and ask for repair paperwork.