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Vehicle Identification Plates and Decals





Model plate:

Located in engine compartment on right inner wheel-arch.

Contains the type designation number.

Vehicle identification plate (type designation):

Located on top left corner of dashboard, visible from outside of car.





Vehicle identification number decoding (type designation):

Engine type:

88 = B23F

Model year designation:

D = 1983
E = 1984





Exhaust emissions plate:

Located in engine compartment on left inner wheel-arch.

Contains information on valve clearance and ignition timing.