Looking at a used car in Eldoret? Before you hand over the money, check what the VIN says. Cars sold in Kenya are routinely bought damaged at US and Canadian auctions, shipped over and repaired — and the auction photos show the state that car was really in, whatever the seller in Eldoret is telling you.
Reported accidents, odometer rollbacks, title brands and past owners — get the full history report for any VIN.
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JTMAAAAA1SA073633 IAAI 45530606
10,847 mi · All over
3MZBN1V37JM234196 IAAI 45644553
110,946 mi · Front end
5FNYF6H56NB083821 IAAI 45907817
71,071 mi · Front end
JTNKARJE0JJ560872 IAAI 46134476
97,276 mi · Front end
3KPFU4DE8TE299342 IAAI 45729405
1,065 mi · Rear end
1FA6P8TH3K5186439 IAAI 45622170
87,083 mi · Front end
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On the windscreen at the base of the glass, on the driver-side door pillar, and on the registration document. Check that all three match before anything else — a mismatch ends the viewing.
Especially there. A dealer may hold some paperwork; a private seller usually offers only their word. The VIN record does not depend on either.
Searching the auction archive for a VIN is free. The full history report — accidents, ownership, odometer readings and title brands — is a one-off paid report, no subscription.