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On all auction sheets you will see an auction grade for the vehicle. The independent inspectors in Japan who grade the vehicles ensure absolute reliability. The interior and exterior are given grades.
Exterior
| 6 or higher | Vehicle is as new. Usually only given to vehicles that have never been driven. |
| 5 | Vehicle is in near new condition. All original body parts. No repair needed on vehicle. Usually only given to vehicles less than 3 years old. Bodywork in top condition. |
| 4.5 | Vehicle is in excellent condition. If it has had repair it was done very well. Very few slight scratches or dents. Nothing major at all. |
| 4 | Vehicle in overall good condition, few scratches and dents due to normal wear and tear as you would get with any normal vehicle. |
| 3.5 | Vehicle has a few scratches or dents visible to the eye. One or 2 panels on vehicle may have been replaced but has been done to an acceptable standard. The grade is usually given to a vehicle in average condition. |
| 3 | Various scratches or dents, some paint blemishes. |
| RA | Vehicle has been in minor accident. It has been repaired to an acceptable standard. |
| An auction grade 1 vehicle does NOT always mean it is a bad vehicle. Under the following circumstances it is given this grade: 1) Vehicle has been modified with performance upgrades such as aftermarket turbo. 2) Auto transmission converted to manual transmission. See auction sheet text translation for confirmation of this. 3) Flood damage. See auction sheet text translation for confirmation of this. |
| ******* SPECIAL SECTION ******** | |
| A, 0 or R | A is a vehicle which has been in an accident where some parts have been repaired or replaced. |
| **** | Accident damaged vehicle however has not been repaired. Vehicle may have engine problems. |
INTERIOR GRADING
| A | Immaculate condition |
| B | Very good condition, very little dirt. |
| C | Slightly dirty, will need to be cleaned to bring up to a good standard. |
| D | Dirty vehicle, some wear on interior. Cleaning needed. |