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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
DATA
Vehicle identification plate (Fig.55)
contains the following information:
Vehicle identification number
(VIN):
A — manufacturer’s code;
B — vehicle model;
C — model year;
D — chassis number (for passenger
cars also the body number).
Additional Information:
E — gross vehicle weight;
F — gross vehicle and trailer weight;
G — permissible load on front axle;
H — permissible load on rear axle;
K — spare parts number. Corres-
ponds to sequential production num-
ber;
L — emissions letter code (optional-
ly);
M — version code (2 digits);
N — package (specification) code (3
digits);
P — engine model;
R — number of EEC vehicle type-
approval certificate.
Engine model and number are
stamped on the cylinder block face
above the clutch bell housing.
VIN is also stamped on the right-
hand telescopic strut and on the boot
flooring in the spare wheel well.
Fig. 55 Vehicle identification data
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