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| - | * U Zama | + | * U Zama (Partial operations begin December 1964, production ceased May 1995) |
| * F Fuji Heavy Industries | * F Fuji Heavy Industries | ||
| * C Smyrna, Tennessee USA | * C Smyrna, Tennessee USA | ||
| * L Aguascaliente, Mexico | * L Aguascaliente, Mexico | ||
| - | * M Tochigi | + | * M Tochigi (Completed March 1971) |
| - | * T Oppama | + | * T Oppama (Partial operations begin Oct 1961) |
| * W Kyushyu | * W Kyushyu | ||
| * X Nissha-Hiratsuka | * X Nissha-Hiratsuka | ||
| * 4 Aichi | * 4 Aichi | ||
| - | * 5 Murayama | + | * 5 Murayama (Prince Motors plant acrquired in merger Aug 1966, Production ceased Mar 2001) |
| - | * 9 Fujijyu (Fujiya) | + | * 9 Fujijyu (Fujiya, Fuji) Sold December 1999 |
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Vehicle Identification Number
Starting in 1980, Datsuns were marked with an international-standard VIN number. You'll find it in these locations:
- Engine compartment ID plate
- dash plate, visible through windshield
| Digits | 1-3 | 4-9 | 10 | 11 | 12-17 |
| N. America | Manufacturer Identifier | Vehicle Attributes | Model Year | Plant code | Manufacturer + chassis number |
| Int'l | Manufacturer Identifier | Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS) | Model Year | Plant code | Unique chassis number |
Example
Here is a photo of actual B310 plate:
VIN: JN1PB04S2B9259790 (17 digits)
- WMI: JN1
- J: Japan
- N: Nissan
- VDS ttributes: PB04S2
- These are manufacturer-specific attributes
- Check digit: 2
- Model year: B - 1981
- Plant code: 9 - Fujiya
- Chassis no: 259790
Plant Codes
- U Zama (Partial operations begin December 1964, production ceased May 1995)
- F Fuji Heavy Industries
- C Smyrna, Tennessee USA
- L Aguascaliente, Mexico
- M Tochigi (Completed March 1971)
- T Oppama (Partial operations begin Oct 1961)
- W Kyushyu
- X Nissha-Hiratsuka
- 4 Aichi
- 5 Murayama (Prince Motors plant acrquired in merger Aug 1966, Production ceased Mar 2001)
- 9 Fujijyu (Fujiya, Fuji) Sold December 1999
For more details, see VIN on wikipeida.