Looking at a used car in Lagos? Before you hand over the money, check what the VIN says. Cars sold in Nigeria 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 Lagos is telling you.
Reported accidents, odometer rollbacks, title brands and past owners — get the full history report for any VIN.
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1NXAE04B2SZ277998 IAAI 46101252
173,489 mi · All over
1FTZR15E11PB50960 IAAI 45947956
123,932 mi · Normal wear
5TFRY5F11BX110000 IAAI 46116529
329,936 mi · Normal wear
3GCUKREC1HG427102 IAAI 45250774
71,629 mi · Rear end
1GYKPDRS0LZ100531 IAAI 45967639
212,073 mi · Front end
1C3CDFEB6FD368980 IAAI 45951846
133,232 mi · Rear 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.