1998 Toyota Avalon xl – 4T1BF18B5WU290283
Description
This 1998 Toyota Avalon xl (TAN) comes from a major insurance auction in the USA or Canada. All information on this page is linked to the vehicle’s VIN (4T1BF18B5WU290283), which helps confirm where the car was listed and what condition it was in at the time of sale.
The photos shown are real auction photos of this exact vehicle. It’s worth reviewing them closely—auction listings don’t always mention every detail, and images often reveal things like scratches, dents, missing trim, or other visible issues.
Technical details
This 1998 Toyota Avalon xl (TAN) is equipped with an engine designed to balance performance and efficiency. According to the auction listing, the vehicle had 260,170 miles at the time of sale.
Condition and reported damage
At the auction, the following damage was reported:
- Primary damage: SIDE
- Secondary damage: ROOF
Insurance-auction vehicles are typically sold with some form of damage or defect, ranging from minor cosmetic issues to more serious problems. To get the clearest picture, compare the reported damage with the photos.
Additional information
Each listing on our site is connected to the vehicle’s VIN, allowing you to cross-check details such as history, ownership records, and accident/insurance information (where available). This vehicle was listed through a large insurance-auction platform in the United States, which helps ensure the information is traceable.
For the most accurate assessment, review all photos and all listed specifications before making any decisions.
Technical Specifications
| VIN Number | 4T1BF18B5WU290283 |
|---|---|
| Lot ID | 48501615 |
| Sale Date | 2025-09-19 |
| Color | TAN |
| Odometer | 260170 |
| Primary Damage | SIDE |
| Secondary Damage | ROOF |
VIN Breakdown for 4T1BF18B5WU290283
Every 17-character VIN encodes specific facts about where and when the vehicle was built. Here is what the VIN 4T1BF18B5WU290283 reveals about this 1998 Toyota:
| World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) | 4T1 — Toyota |
| Country of manufacture | United States |
| Model year code (10th digit) | W — 2028 |
| Assembly plant code (11th digit) | U |
| Vehicle descriptor section (VDS) | BF18B |
| VIN check digit (9th) | 5 |
| Production serial number | 290283 |
About This 1998 Toyota Avalon xl
Listed out of the auction yard in IA - DES MOINES, this 1998 Toyota Avalon xl is catalogued here under VIN 4T1BF18B5WU290283. The listing notes 260,170 miles on the clock and a TAN exterior. Because every figure on this page is bound to the VIN, you can cross-check it against any third-party history report.
Understanding the Reported Damage
Side-impact damage can affect doors, pillars, rockers and curtain airbags. Pillar or rocker intrusion is a structural concern; surface door dents are not.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the VIN 4T1BF18B5WU290283 salvage or auction history?
This page collects the public auction record tied to VIN 4T1BF18B5WU290283. It indicates the 1998 Toyota Avalon xl passed through a North American insurance or salvage auction, where the photos and reported damage shown here were recorded.
Where was this 1998 Toyota Avalon xl located?
The most recent auction listing placed this vehicle at IA - DES MOINES. Auction locations can change if a car is relisted.
Can I get a full history report for VIN 4T1BF18B5WU290283?
Yes. Enter the VIN 4T1BF18B5WU290283 into the search box at the top of the page to pull the available history, and cross-reference it with an independent provider for title and odometer records.
Are the photos of this exact car?
Yes — the images on this page are the original auction photos captured for VIN 4T1BF18B5WU290283, not stock photography.