Looking at a used car in Mwanza? Before you hand over the money, check what the VIN says. Cars sold in Tanzania 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 Mwanza is telling you.
Reported accidents, odometer rollbacks, title brands and past owners — get the full history report for any VIN.
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WBA5M2C58FD872129 IAAI 45911626
95,167 mi · Rear end
KNDJ33AU1P7196627 IAAI 45804600
42,025 mi · Side
WVGBV7AX4HK026661 IAAI 45889889
53,358 mi · Side
1FBZX2ZM3KKB24814 IAAI 45433105
162,059 mi · Side
4T1BF1FK7FU080271 IAAI 46040897
134,772 mi · Front end
KM8J33A25HU562201 IAAI 46042968
102,442 mi · Side
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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.