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280ZX VIN Arrangements by Model Year

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

1979 to 3/81 VIN arrangement

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.

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

Model Plate Decoder

Note the difference between the 1979 and 1982 model plates:

1979 Model Plate

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 F.M.V.S.S Plate

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).