The VIR™ - The Vehicle Information Report™
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The VIR is New Zealand's most comprehensive report on a vehicle's current legal status and registered ownership history.
Protect you and your customers - "Never buy a car without a VIR™"
The VIR™ gathers vehicle information from numerous Government and private databases. 42 checks are automatically performed on the data to find any issues of concern including...
- Money owing
- Reported stolen
- Inconsistent odometer readings or wind-backs
- Expired warrant of fitness or certificate of fitness
- Outstanding road user charges (RUC diesel tax)
- Expired licenses and de-registrations (possible accident damage)
- NZ customs alerts on accident or flood damaged imports
The VIR™ is the most effective risk management tool available for anyone buying or financing a vehicle.
A specialised report
The VIR™ was specifically built to address the information needs of the motor industry; even people without experience can clearly see the full vehicle description, registration and ownership details and if there are any problems.
Fast and easy
Simply enter the vehicle's registration plate (or VIN) number and in less than 20 seconds The VIR™ will be displayed onscreen with any Alert, Caution or Advisory messages clearly visible.
You can also share The VIR™ electronically with other dealers, wholesalers, finance companies or customers by simply giving them the unique web reference number of The VIR™
More information
"The VIR™ is an essential tool our company uses when purchasing and selling vehicles!"
John Knowles, Director, Economy Cars Ltd, Christchurch
Generated by Sample Report
| Registration plate | 123ABC | Valid as at: 13-Apr-2010 19:01:01 |
| Reference: 43888db2 | ||
| http://www.motorweb.co.nz/reference/43888db2 | ||
2001 Toyota Camry 2.2P GS Wagon5 5M
Wagon in Blue
Alerts
| Odometer is known to be unreliable |
| Vehicle has previously been de-registered |
| Security interest registered - matches plate, VIN (money owing) |
Caution
| Warrant Of Fitness (WOF) will expire on 19-May-2011 |
| Inconsistent odometer readings - possibly around-the-clock, wound-back or human error |
| Vehicle ownership has been changed recently |
Information
| NOT reported stolen |
| 2,000cc Petrol engine |
| 4 speed Manual transmission |
| Licence (registration sticker) valid to 26-Jun-2011 |
| Latest odometer reading of 150,380 Km recorded on 19-Nov-2010 |
| 6 owners in New Zealand (including vehicle dealers) |
| Current owner is JOHN DOE SMITH of PAPATOETOE, MANUKAU |
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Financial securities (1 found)
2001 Toyota Camry Blue | |
| Security matches searched vehicle on: Plate, VIN | |
| Contact Defender Finance for further advice | |
| Registration plate : 123ABC | FS: F289942JS0B8V123 |
| VIN: 01234567890123456 | Registered: 7-Sep-2010 18:50 |
| Chassis: Not recorded | Expires: 7-Sep-2015 18:50 |
| Secured party: Defender Finance | Email: sample@motorweb.co.nz |
| Phone: 09-555-4567 | Fax: 09-5556678 |
| Contact address : 646 Molesworth St , Thorndon, Wellington | |
| Debtor: JAMES SMITH | |
Vehicle history
Ownership history (6 in New Zealand) | |
| 2 days 10-May-2011 | JOHN DOE SMITH Recent ownership change 1 BIRD ROAD, PAPATOETOE, MANUKAU - 2020 |
| 3 years 4-Jan-2008 | PAST PRIVATE OWNER |
| 3 months 16-Oct-2007 | OVER THE BRIDGE MOTOR GROUP A trading name of: NORTH SHORE CARS 1435 SHORT ROAD, WAIRAU VALLEY, NORTH SHORE CITY |
| 28-Jul-2005 | REGISTRATION HAS BEEN CANCELLED 9 KERSWILL PL, MANUKAU CITY, AUCKLAND Postal Address: PO Box 25 1200, MANUKAU CITY, AUCKLAND |
| 23 months 23-Nov-2005 | PAST PRIVATE OWNER |
| 4 years 15-Oct-2001 | LIGHT GROUP HOLDINGS LTD 6 ZINWELL AVENUE, NORTH HARBOUR, AUCKLAND - 1234 Postal Address: PO Box 1234, NORTH HARBOUR, NORTH SHORE CITY |
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Copyright © 2000-2012OnTap Information Ltd.
The Vehicle Information Reportâ„¢ (VIR) is protected under NZ patents 299611, 503219 and 531370.
This document may contain information obtained from the NZ Transport Agency Motor Vehicle Register. MotorWeb and Anonymous use this information to improve the accuracy of this document and to facilitate our business dealings with you. Your name and address details are subject to the provisions of the Privacy Act 1993. You have the right (under section 241(7)(b) of the Land Transport Act 1998) to notify the NZ Transport Agency Registrar that you do not want your name and address details supplied from the register in the future. If you feel your privacy has been breached or your personal details misused, please contact MotorWeb at 0800 668 679.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this report has been collated from various sources and was presented by those sources as valid only at the time the report was created. MotorWeb Services Limited does not act on behalf of NZTA in providing the information contained in this report and NZTA takes no responsibility for the conduct or actions of MotorWeb Services Limited in providing such information. This report does not represent the opinion of MotorWeb Services Limited. No liability (in tort contract or otherwise howsoever) attaches to MotorWeb Services Limited with respect to the collation or supply of the information or any use made of it, whether in relation to its accuracy or completeness or any other matter whatsoever.

