Vehicle identification number

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

Location

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is stamped on plates attached to the RH side of the spare wheel compartment, and behind the LH lower corner of the windscreen. The VIN number is also stamped on the RH side front, upper suspension mounting plate. Example given below:

Vehicle identification number

S A R R D W B G/T B/M/J/X A D 000001

S= Geographic area

A= Country

R= Manufacturer

RD= Marque/Model

W= Body/Trim Level

B= Body Style (2 door convertible)

G/T=Engine Type (E- K 1.6 MPi) (G- K 1.8 MPi) (T- K 1.8 VVC)

B/M/J/X= Steering and Transmission (B- RHD Man) (M- LHD Man) (J- RHD CVT) (X- LHD CVT)

A= Model Change

D= Assembly Plant

6 figures= Serial number

Paint and Trim colour codes

3-letter codes identifying the original Paint and Trim colours are stamped on the VIN plate

Paint

K M N

K= Basic colour

M= Mark identifier

N= Colour/Shade name

Trim

L Q P

L= Basic colour

Q= Mark identifier

P= Colour/Shade name

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LOCATIONS

Engine number

’K’ Series Engine: Stamped on the front face of the cylinder block adjacent to the gearbox.

Gearbox number

Manual Gearbox: Stamped on a label attached to the front face of the clutch housing.

Body number

The body number is stamped on a plate attached to the centre cross member, under the LH side seat.