VIN Definition

1998 Lexus GS 300SECTION VIN Definition
  • J T 8 B 1 2 G 8 0 0 0 0 1 2 3
  • 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10  11 12 13 14 15 16 17
  • 1 - Indicates Nation of Origin.
  • 2 - Indicates Manufacturer.
  • 3 - Indicates Vehicle Type.
  • 4 - Indicates Body Type.
  • - Indicates Engine Code.
  • 6 - Indicates Transmission & Series.
  • 7 - Indicates Restraint System.
  • 8 - Indicates Car Line.
  • 9 - Indicates Check Digit.
  • 10  - Indicates Model Year.
  • 11 - Indicates Assembly Plant.
  • 12-17 - Indicates Plant Sequential Number.
RENDER: 1.0x

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