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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
- Stamped on body, above firewall
- 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 -
- Chassis no: 259790
For more details, see VIN on wikipeida.