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JDM chassis number decoder

Japanese-market cars carry a frame number, not a 17-character VIN: a model code, a hyphen and a serial, such as BNR32-012345. Enter one to see what it says.

Expected a frame number like BNR32-012345 or a 17-character VIN.

The decoder reads the code only. To check the car’s records, run a free check with its registration, or a Japanese recall check on the chassis number alone.

Chassis codes in our library

Each links to a model guide with build years, engines, known problems and auction sheet notes.