An example taken from a Z3 Colt An example taken from a Z3 Colt CZC Convertible 3. This new type plate already contains the information contained in the model code plates, that vehicles with this kind of type plate no longer need to have an extra model code plate. Models ( the Colt, CZC) have a type plate sticker. (IPF, Bajro Plant Pininfarina Factory) Plate produced in Japan (Mizushima Motor Vehicle Works) Plate produced in Japan (The Laemchabang / Thailand works) Plate produced in Japan (The Laemchabang / Thailand works) Produced in Thailand (The Born / Netherlands works) Produced in Thailand The type of rivets used can vary according to which works affixed the plate. Metal type plates are riveted onto the bodywork at both ends. The composition of the type plates varies depending on which country or works they were produced in and according to the different models. On the 2005 version of the Colt, the Colt CZC and Outlander, the type plate (a sticker) is located on the lower part of the B-pillar, on the front passenger’s side.įrom 2006 the type plate on the L 200 has been located on the outer face of the scuttle panel in the engine compartment.Ģ.2 Composition and appearance of the type plates On the Grandis the type plate is riveted onto the cross member on the right headlight. The type plate is normally in the engine compartment, riveted onto the front facing of the bulkhead, in most cases near the VIN This example shows the model designation (V7), the engine type (8) and the vehicle type (W), as well as a filler (0) after the hyphen and a consecutive serial number.ġ.3.1 Composition of the VIN 2. On vehicles intended for the US other markets the 17-character VIN (in a different format) can be seen on the type plate as a visible VIN, but some, in particular Japanese manufacturers, only stamp an abbreviated VIN onto the vehicle. Carisma Galant Grandis Eclipse Pajerro Pinin Pajjero Paajero Sport Ppajero new, from 2007 Outlander 2006 Outlander from 2007 L 200 old Pajeero (V7) stamped short-VIN (for the japanese market)

Mitsubishi engine serial number decoder