Finding the VIN & manufacturing date/year on Indian cars

wildon · 23rd October 2010, 21:37

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Originally Posted by magnanimousdude

@wildon,

Can i have the full report for my Fiat Punto MJD?

NUmber is MCA118A5E07018768GNZ

Thanks

Can you check the provided numbers again !particularly 07018768 as i'm not getting any production date info. The Last 3 alphabet shows its a July 2010 vehicle - 1.3 16V E4 75CV / 55KW EMOTION PACK.

magnanimousdude · 23rd October 2010, 22:29

@wildon,

yes the number is correct MCA118A5E07018768GNZ, This is the Number they gave me when i asked for the chaise Number. You rest of the details are correct

1.3 16V E4 75CV / 55KW EMOTION PACK - Right!

karthikshan · 23rd October 2010, 23:57

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Originally Posted by wildon

Model: Polo Highline
Engine: 3 cyl.Diesel 1.2L 55kW 4 V TDI Common rail
Color : Emotion Blue Metallic
Date of Production: 07.10.2010

Thanks a ton Wildon

. I got my car delivered on 22nd Oct which means two weeks flat from date of manufacturing

magnanimousdude · 24th October 2010, 11:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by magnanimousdude

@wildon,

yes the number is correct MCA118A5E07018768GNZ, This is the Number they gave me when i asked for the chaise Number. You rest of the details are correct

1.3 16V E4 75CV / 55KW EMOTION PACK - Right!

@wildon,

Can i have the Full report please, now i am scared whether the serial is right or Wrong

wildon · 24th October 2010, 15:04

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Originally Posted by magnanimousdude

Can i have the Full report please

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildon

its a July 2010 vehicle - 1.3 16V E4 75CV / 55KW EMOTION PACK.

The only thing other than this available is Manufacturing date and Engine Number. At present i'm not getting that. If available i'll provide you at the earliest.

magnanimousdude · 25th October 2010, 15:03

@wildon,

Any updates...Thanks

manish7 · 25th October 2010, 17:28

@Wildon - I am curious to know how decoding is done? If it is not confidential, could you please share it? If you have already shared it in one of those 76 pages - please let me know so that I can search for it - I couldn't read through all 76 pages.

@ magnanimousdude - Isn't July 2010 a bit older considering that you're booking now? Generally how old vehicle one should accept? I am booking my GP tomorrow and I think I would be fine with Sep/Oct but nothing older than that. What is general recommendation for this?

rudradeep · 25th October 2010, 17:53

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Originally Posted by wildon

MAK = HONDA SIEL CARS INDIA LTD (HSCI)
GM2 = SOHC 16 Valve i-VTEC
Displacement : 1.496 cc
6 = 4Door Sedan , Automatic Transmission
3 = Grade
C = March
A = 2010
N = Noida Plant
100883 = Serial Number

Hi Wildon,

Thanks for so beautifully explaining the procedure to decode the VIN for Honda City AT. Can you also please explain what does the 'Grade' stand for?

Thanks in advance.
Rudradeep

PaddleShifter · 25th October 2010, 18:43

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Originally Posted by manish7

@Wildon - I am curious to know how decoding is done? If it is not confidential, could you please share it? If you have already shared it in one of those 76 pages - please let me know so that I can search for it - I couldn't read through all 76 pages.

Hi Manish. Check these two posts here:

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...ml#post2034763

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...ml#post2035283

Quote:

Originally Posted by manish7

@ magnanimousdude - Isn't July 2010 a bit older considering that you're booking now? Generally how old vehicle one should accept? I am booking my GP tomorrow and I think I would be fine with Sep/Oct but nothing older than that. What is general recommendation for this?

No. Wildon can give his expert opinion but I think a car manufactured 2-3 months back is absolutely fine.
The latest, the better. If you want Sept/Oct make car, you can check with your sales man for the VIN of the available cars in his stock. If a Sept/Oct make is not available, then you can "book" your car and get a fresh piece delivered. You will have a waiting period of around 2 weeks IMO.

motor spirit · 25th October 2010, 19:10

can anybody decode this VIN No for me

MCA11835D07020374HNZ

PaddleShifter · 25th October 2010, 19:20

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Originally Posted by motor spirit

can anybody decode this VIN No for me

MCA11835D07020374HNZ

MCA= Fiat India Car
11835D= ?? Is it T-JET? Wildon? or 90hp Punto?
0= constant
7020374= chassis no.
HNZ= Aug 2010 made

In general, 118 series of engines belong to the Punto group. e.g. 11835E. Linea series of engine codes is 110. e.g. 11071B.
Engine code of 90hp Punto is 11834D.
Engine code of Punto 1.4Emotion= 11835F
Engine code of Punto 1.3 Emotion= 11835E

magnanimousdude · 25th October 2010, 21:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by manish7

@ magnanimousdude - Isn't July 2010 a bit older considering that you're booking now? Generally how old vehicle one should accept? I am booking my GP tomorrow and I think I would be fine with Sep/Oct but nothing older than that. What is general recommendation for this?

its not old, you just have to see that it fits the compliances i.e BSIII or BSIV as long as its BSIV its fine for me cos as concerned with me there is NO change in power, change etc

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Originally Posted by PaddleShifter

Hi Manish. Check these two posts here:

No. Wildon can give his expert opinion but I think a car manufactured 2-3 months back is absolutely fine.

You will have a waiting period of around 2 weeks IMO.

Absolutely true, my story is i generally asked for the WINE color and so do the person who booked prior to me. But unfortunately they sent Nova White so the dealer asked me that "SIR, now you are booking a WINE Color, but a NOVA white is readly available as the earlier person booked WIne but Fait mistakenly sent with WHITE so you can readly take one you have the money". i Checked the Year of Manufature, checked whether the car is in good condition and whether its BSIV and accepted the offer gracefully....

i think its wise....

motor spirit · 25th October 2010, 22:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaddleShifter

MCA= Fiat India Car
11835D= ?? Is it T-JET? Wildon? or 90hp Punto?
0= constant
7020374= chassis no.
HNZ= Aug 2010 made

In general, 118 series of engines belong to the Punto group. e.g. 11835E. Linea series of engine codes is 110. e.g. 11071B.
Engine code of 90hp Punto is 11834D.
Engine code of Punto 1.4Emotion= 11835F
Engine code of Punto 1.3 Emotion= 11835E

I am awaiting the delivery of My 1.2 E GP, so this was the VIN they have given me . then I guess the 11835D is as 1.2 Emotion. am I right??

wildon · 25th October 2010, 22:46

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Originally Posted by magnanimousdude

@wildon,

Any updates...Thanks

At present NO.

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Originally Posted by manish7

@Wildon - I am curious to know how decoding is done? If it is not confidential, could you please share it? If you have already shared it in one of those 76 pages - please let me know so that I can search for it - I couldn't read through all 76 pages.

Start reading from Page 59 onwards and you can find the method of decoding for most of the brands.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rudradeep

Thanks for so beautifully explaining the procedure to decode the VIN for Honda City AT. Can you also please explain what does the 'Grade' stand for?

Grade is Variant /Trim

3= V
2= S
1= E

Quote:

Originally Posted by motor spirit

can anybody decode this VIN No for me

MCA11835D07020374HNZ

Quote:

Originally Posted by motor spirit

I am awaiting the delivery of My 1.2 E GP, so this was the VIN they have given me . then I guess the 11835D is as 1.2 Emotion. am I right??

PaddleShifter already decoded it for you.

11835D = 1.2L 8V E4 65CV / 48KW EMOTION

Quote:

Originally Posted by magnanimousdude

my story is i generally asked for the WINE color and so do the person who booked prior to me. But unfortunately they sent Nova White so the dealer asked me that "SIR, now you are booking a WINE Color, but a NOVA white is readly available as the earlier person booked WIne but Fait mistakenly sent with WHITE so you can readly take one you have the money". i Checked the Year of Manufature, checked whether the car is in good condition and whether its BSIV and accepted the offer gracefully....

i think its wise....

You won't believe these dealers are excellent story writers. We badly need them in Bollywood.

rudradeep · 25th October 2010, 22:53

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Originally Posted by wildon

Grade is Variant /Trim

3= V
2= S
1= E

Thanks a ton for your reply. This thread rocks and your patience and knowledge to answer all our queries is just amazing

23rd October 2010, 22:29	#1127
magnanimousdude BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chennai Posts: 185 Thanked: 12 Times	@wildon, yes the number is correct MCA118A5E07018768GNZ, This is the Number they gave me when i asked for the chaise Number. You rest of the details are correct 1.3 16V E4 75CV / 55KW EMOTION PACK - Right!
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25th October 2010, 15:03	#1131
magnanimousdude BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chennai Posts: 185 Thanked: 12 Times	@wildon, Any updates...Thanks
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25th October 2010, 17:28	#1132
manish7 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 508 Thanked: 0 Times	@Wildon - I am curious to know how decoding is done? If it is not confidential, could you please share it? If you have already shared it in one of those 76 pages - please let me know so that I can search for it - I couldn't read through all 76 pages. @ magnanimousdude - Isn't July 2010 a bit older considering that you're booking now? Generally how old vehicle one should accept? I am booking my GP tomorrow and I think I would be fine with Sep/Oct but nothing older than that. What is general recommendation for this?
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25th October 2010, 19:10	#1135
motor spirit BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: bangalore Posts: 236 Thanked: 112 Times	can anybody decode this VIN No for me MCA11835D07020374HNZ
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