VIN Decoding

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The Vehicle Identification Number is an 18-digit alphanumeric string that identifies each individual car sold in the United States since 1982.

Z32 VINs

A typical Z32 VIN looks like this:
JN1CZ24A6LX000830
(That's my car!)

When we break down the VIN, it is made up of the following blocks:

JN1 C Z2 4 A 6 L X 000830

JN1
C
Z2
4
A
6
L
X
000830
Nissan Passenger Car
R = Non-Turbo
C = Twin Turbo
Z32 (1990-1996 300ZX)
4 = Coupe
6 = 2+2
7 = Convertible
A = No Air Bags
H = Driver's Air Bag
D = Dual Air Bags
Check Digit
L = 1990
M = 1991
N = 1992
P = 1993
R = 1994
S = 1995
T = 1996
X = Nissan Shatai Plant
Production Number