Example VIN
Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label. The legend listed below will also be found in (Scheme 1).
- Y S 3 C T 5 4 L X N Y 1 2 3 4 5 6
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
VIN Definition Breakdown
- 1-2 - Indicates Nation of Origin.
- 3 - Indicates Manufacturer.
- 4 - Indicates Model.
- 5 - Indicates Vehicle Series.
- 6 - Indicates Body Type.
- 7 - Indicates Transmission Type.
- 8 - Indicates Engine Type.
- 9 - Indicates Check Digit.
- 10 - Indicates Model Year.
- 11 - Indicates Assembly Plant.
- 12-17 - Vehicle Serial Number.
| VIN Code | Model Year |
|---|---|
| L | 1990 |
| M | 1991 |
| N | 1992 |
MODEL YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
