The vehicle identification plate is located in the engine compartment on the front body crossmember. The codes stamped on the plate during production enable precise details of the vehicle build specification to be established. The vehicle identification number only may also be checked through the front windshield.
The vehicle identification number is stamped also onto the body on the bulkhead under the hood.
The vehicle identification plate codes are explained on the following pages. These codes indicate details of vehicle specifications in respect of type, permissible loading weights, engine, axle ratios, body paint colour, trim within the vehicle etc. and are therefore useful for spare parts procurement purposes.
A unique code require by legislation in certain territories.
Maximum permissible load on the front wheels of the vehicle.
Maximum permissible load on the rear wheels of the vehicle.
For vehicles built in Continental plants, the second digit of the paint code denotes the original model year of that colour's introduction, i.e `0' = colour introduction in 1990 model year.
For vehicles built in UK plants, the second digit of the paint code denotes the current model year, i.e `0' = built in 1990 model year.