Introduction
Important remark
Decoding Example

Digit 1-3: Make

Digit 4-7 in "AA00" format
     Digit 4: Engine
     Digit 5: Safety System
     Digit 6-7: Model

Digit 4-7 in "00AA" format
     Digit 4-5: Model
     Digit 6: Engine
     Digit 7: Safety System

Digit 8: Market
Digit 9: Check Digit
Digit 10: Model Year
Digit 11: Plant
Digit 12-17: Serialnumber

VIN Decoder
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Decoding Example

This page shows an example VIN of a 308 GTSi and the results when you decipher it using these pages.

Digit(s)	Category	Code	Description
Digit 1-3	Make	ZFF	World Manufacturer Identifier: Italy, Ferrari, Ferrari
Digit 4	Engine	A	Engine type F106B040 Related models 308 GTBi/Si, Mondial 8 Remarks US version
Digit 5	Safety System	A	3-point inertia belts with auto retractors for front
Digit 6-7	Model	02	308 GTSi
Digit 8	Market	A	Left-Hand Drive, North America
Digit 9	Check Digit	8	The check digit is correct
Digit 10	Model Year	A	1980
Digit 11	Plant	0	Maranello
Digit 12-17	Serialnumber	031989	Serialnumber 31989. The given number fits in the known ranges for this specific model.