1997 Toyota Tacoma
1997 Toyota Tacoma (VIN 4TAVL52N7VZ278458). Photos, auction details and vehicle specs. Primary damage: Front End. Odometer: 174,140 mi (Actual).
Vehicle overview
This page shows the available auction record for 1997 Toyota Tacoma identified by VIN 4TAVL52N7VZ278458. Auction source: IAAI • Sale date: Mon Jun 2, 11:30am (CDT). Title status reported in the record: SALVAGE CERTIFICATE (California). Reported damage: primary: Front End. Recorded odometer entry: 174,140 mi (Actual). Photo set: 16 images (as provided by the listing source).
This 1997 Toyota Tacoma was listed via IAAI on Mon Jun 2, 11:30am (CDT).
Title status: SALVAGE CERTIFICATE (California). Primary damage reported: Front End.
Odometer reading: 174,140 mi (Actual).
Engine: 2.4L I-4 DOHC, 142HP. Transmission: Automatic Transmission. Fuel: Gasoline.
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Photos and condition notes
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Auction History
Vehicle Specs
| Auction | IAAI |
|---|---|
| Auction date | Mon Jun 2, 11:30am (CDT) |
| Title | SALVAGE CERTIFICATE (California) |
|---|---|
| Primary damage | Front End |
| Key present | Present |
| Start code | Run & Drive |
| Engine | 2.4L I-4 DOHC, 142HP |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 Cylinders |
| Transmission | Automatic Transmission |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| VIN | 4TAVL52N7VZ278458 |
|---|---|
| Make | Toyota |
| Model | Tacoma |
| Year | 1997 |
Key takeaways
- VIN: 4TAVL52N7VZ278458.
- Title status in this record: SALVAGE CERTIFICATE (California).
- Auction: IAAI • Date: Mon Jun 2, 11:30am (CDT).
- Primary damage: Front End.
- Odometer entry: 174,140 mi (Actual).
- Powertrain: engine 2.4L I-4 DOHC, 142HP, transmission Automatic Transmission.
- Photos available: 16.
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Quick Facts
- AuctionIAAI
- Auction dateMon Jun 2, 11:30am (CDT)
- TitleSALVAGE CERTIFICATE (California)
- Primary damageFront End
- Odometer174,140 mi (Actual)
- TransmissionAutomatic Transmission
- FuelGasoline
- Engine2.4L I-4 DOHC, 142HP
- Cylinders4 Cylinders
Vehicle Information
| Auction Date | Mon Jun 2, 11:30am (CDT) |
|---|---|
| Auction Name | IAAI |
| Selling Branch | N/A |
| Stock Number | N/A |
| Vehicle | 1997 Toyota Tacoma |
| VIN | 4TAVL52N7VZ278458 |
| Title | SALVAGE CERTIFICATE (California) |
| Primary Damage | Front End |
| Secondary Damage | N/A |
| Odometer | 174,140 mi (Actual) |
| Key Present | Present |
| Start Code | Run & Drive |
| Drive Line Type | N/A |
| Cylinders | 4 Cylinders |
| Engine | 2.4L I-4 DOHC, 142HP |
| Transmission | Automatic Transmission |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Restraint System | Front impact airbag driver |