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VIN Number Identification

VIN Label Identification:





Vehicle identification number consists of 17 digits.


1) W.I.C. (World manufacturer's identifier)

KMH : Hyundai Motor Company's Passenger car


2) Drive Line type

J : Elantra


3) Body type

F : 4 Door sedan


4) Series (Body style and version)

1 : Standard
2 : Deluxe
3 : Super deluxe


5) Restraint system (Front seat)

1 : Active system
2 : Passive system


6) Engine type

R : 1596 cc


7) Check digit

Mathematically determined to validate frame numbers


8) Product year

N - 1992
P - 1993
R - 1994
S - 1995


9) Plant code

U : Ulsan plant


10) Vehicle production sequence number

000001 999999