VEHICLE CONDITION
A practical guide to Japanese vehicle auction sheets, condition grades, inspection notes and the checks buyers should make before purchase.
An auction sheet is a vehicle inspection document used by an auction house to summarise identifying information, equipment and observed condition. Formats and grading systems vary between auction houses, so the complete sheet should be interpreted in context.
Overall and interior grades can provide a quick indication, while the written inspector notes and body diagram may identify scratches, dents, repairs, corrosion or other observations. The exact symbols and scales are not universal across every auction house.
Mileage shown on a sheet should be considered alongside the available vehicle records and identity information. Buyers should avoid treating any isolated field as a substitute for a complete vehicle review.
Inspector comments can contain abbreviations and auction-specific terminology. A careful translation helps reveal details that may not be obvious from photographs or the headline grade alone.
No. Auction houses can use different formats, symbols and grading conventions.
They complement each other. The sheet can contain inspection observations that are not obvious in photos, while photos provide useful visual context.
No. Review the complete available information, including notes, diagrams, specification and vehicle identity.
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