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VIN 1HGCG2253XA003607 — 1999 Honda (HOND) Accord

Recorded with Celtic Cartage Inc · USDOT 1197429

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Vehicle identity

VIN1HGCG2253XA003607
Model year1999
MakeHonda (HOND)
ModelAccord
Vehicle typeSEMI-TRAILER
License plateTN M5268J (Tennessee)
Last inspected2025-09-24

Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history

These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2025-09-241HGCG2253XA003607TN M5268JCELTIC CARTAGE INC · USDOT 1197429

Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.

Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle

Celtic Cartage Inc Active

USDOT
1197429
MC
476351
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Palos Hills, IL
Power units
185
Drivers
185
Inspections (24 mo)
213
Crashes (24 mo)
10
Vehicle OOS rate
26.5%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-09-24). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1HGCG2253XA003607
Year/Make
1999 Honda (HOND)
Inspections
1
Open recalls
0

What this means

1HGCG2253XA003607 is a 1999 Honda Accord operated by Celtic Cartage Inc (USDOT 1197429). License plate on its inspection records: TN M5268J. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present.

What this VIN is

1999 Honda Accord is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1HGCG2253XA003607. It is a coupe built by AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. at the MARYSVILLE, OHIO plant. Powertrain: J30A1 engine, 3.0L displacement, running on gasoline, paired with a automatic transmission. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)) places it in Class 1–2 light-duty (up to 10,000 lb) — pickups and vans.

Roadside inspection & out-of-service record

This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-09-24). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-09-24) was in Illinois, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.

Operator history

Operated by Celtic Cartage Inc (USDOT 1197429) on 2025-09-24 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeHONDA
ModelAccord
Model Year1999
TrimEX-V6
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassCoupe
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Class 1–2 light-duty (up to 10,000 lb) — pickups and vans
ManufacturerAMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityMARYSVILLE
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateOHIO
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Engine ModelJ30A1
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine ConfigurationV-Shaped
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders6
Displacement L3.0
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryGasoline
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
Transmission StyleAutomatic
Manual, automated-manual (AMT), or automatic — affects driver pool and resale.
Transmission Speeds4
Doors2
Operator & inspection history
Operated by CELTIC CARTAGE INC (DOT 1197429)Last seen 2025-09-24
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in Illinois · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate TN M5268J
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1HGCG2253XA003607 decode to?
VIN 1HGCG2253XA003607 decodes to a 1999 Honda Accord — body: Coupe; GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less); engine: J30A1; fuel: Gasoline. The make is filed with FMCSA as HOND.
Does VIN 1HGCG2253XA003607 have a clean inspection record?
Across 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (latest 2025-09-24), this vehicle was never placed out of service, and no violations were recorded.
What license plate is on VIN 1HGCG2253XA003607?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: TN M5268J (Tennessee).

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