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== XenonZcar.com - S130 Vin Number and Model Plate information ==

The Vehicle Identification Number is located on the VIN plate on the dashboard, as shown below:

![VIN Plate Location](images/Vin Info/Plate-Locations.png)

=== 280ZX VIN Arrangements by Model Year ===

There are two different VIN arrangements depending on the model year:

![1979 to 3/81 VIN arrangement](images/Vin Info/1979-vin-decode.gif)

1979 to 3/81 VIN arrangement

![1981 to 1983 VIN arrangement](images/Vin Info/1981plus-vin-decode.png)

3/1981 - 1983 VIN arrangement

=== Decoding Your S130 Model Plate ===

The Model Plate is located on the cowl behind the battery. It contains the car type, engine capacity, maximum horsepower, wheelbase, and engine and car serial numbers.

![Model Plate](images/Vin Info/Modelplate.png)

Here is a listing of the model variations for the S130:

![Model Plate Decoder](images/Vin Info/1980plus-vin-decode.png)

Model Plate Decoder

Note the difference between the 1979 and 1982 model plates:

![1979 Model Plate](images/Vin Info/1979modelplate.png)

1979 Model Plate

![1982 Model Plate](images/Vin Info/1982vinplate.png)

1982 Model Plate

=== F.M.V.S.S. Certification Plate ===

Below are examples of the F.M.V.S.S (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) certification plates found on the S130.

This part specifies the content, location, and other requirements for the label or tag to be affixed to motor vehicles and items of motor vehicle equipment manufactured after August 31, 1969. It provides consumers with information about applicable safety standards and the vehicle's date of manufacture. As of January 1, 1972, certification labels also require gross vehicle weight (GVWR) information.

![1979 FMVSS Plate](images/Vin Info/1979fmvssplate.png)

1979 F.M.V.S.S Plate

![1982 FMVSS Plate](images/Vin Info/1982-fmvssplate.png)

1982 F.M.V.S.S Plate

=== S130 Production Numbers (US Market) ===

The following numbers are reported sales by Nissan Motors USA for the calendar year in the US market (may include some units from previous or following model years).

| Model Year | Production Number | Special Editions |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 86,007 |
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