Looking at a used car in Ruiru? 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 Ruiru is telling you.
Reported accidents, odometer rollbacks, title brands and past owners — get the full history report for any VIN.
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5TFHY5F11KX828948 Copart 60408876
0 mi · Front end · Salvage title
3N1CN8EV4LL844733 Copart 58996206
98,207 mi · Front end · Salvage title
JM1GJ1V55G1473371 Copart 57020866
102,457 mi · Front end · Salvage title
1FTEW1C88HFA12241 Copart 50186096
157,648 mi · Front end · Salvage title
4T3BK11AX9U010477 Copart 97867605
180,884 mi · Front end · Salvage title
JTDKN3DUXE0359338 Copart 85605895
270,924 mi · Side · Salvage title
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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.