Hod did you get the engine build date from the Vin?
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How did you get the engine build date from the Vin?
Hi,
Just like the heading says, how does on figure out the engine build date from the Vin? I went to a couple vin decoder sites and I don't think the info was ascertained, maybe it was and I didn't know how to read it.
The last couple of cars I have been look at for purchase didn't work out for one reason or another. I might be too picky when shopping but I want to know as much about the cars before I purchase.
Thank you,
Griff
Just like the heading says, how does on figure out the engine build date from the Vin? I went to a couple vin decoder sites and I don't think the info was ascertained, maybe it was and I didn't know how to read it.
The last couple of cars I have been look at for purchase didn't work out for one reason or another. I might be too picky when shopping but I want to know as much about the cars before I purchase.
Thank you,
Griff
Last edited by Griff79; 04-28-2016 at 04:03 PM.
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For example, the Engine Number of my 2001 XK8 was NB0108171611. This decodes:
NB = Normally aspirated
01 = Year (2001)
08 = Month (August)
17 = Day
16 = Hour
11 = Minute
So my engine came off the line on 17th August 2001 at 16:11 in the afternoon.
A Friday car - I should have been more worried at the time!
Graham
Last edited by GGG; 04-29-2016 at 09:13 AM. Reason: typo
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