Alfa Romeo VIN Number
The different models for Alfa Romeo
Location - Stamped on the vehicle - On the type plate
Alfa Romeo Vehicle Identification Number
Stamped onto the vehicle floor, on the front passenger's side
Stamped onto the vehicle floor, on the front passenger's side
Stamped onto the vehicle floor, on the front passenger's side
Alfa Romeo VIN Lettering
The Alfa Romeo VIN stamped on the end of the suspension strut contains two lines, each of which terminates with asterisks at the ends.
The VIN Alfa Romeo stamped on to the floor on the front passenger’s side comprises one line, terminated with asterisks at the ends. In addition, the VIN is interrupted by an asterisk at the 9th digit.
The first section (1st – 9th characters) consists of the manufacturer’s code and the model designation. The 2nd section consists of the production serial number.
In General, the following arrangements exist but differ according to the vehicle type:
*ZAR936000*00000001*
*ZAR9320000*
*00000001*
ZAR
1
932000
2
01234567
3
1 = ZAR (World Manufacturer Identity Code)
2 = 932000 (932 = Model, 000 = Filler)
3 = 01234567 (consecutive serial number)
Variations from the standard composition of the Alfa Romeo VIN
An „A“ can appear in the 7th position of the VIN – no significance
At the 11th character of the VIN, another number instead of „0“ can appear – this designates the manufacturing plant.
Alfa Romeo Type Plate
Location of the type plate for Alfa Romeo
On the radiator yoke on the right or the left of the bonnet lock or on the inner side of the wing, on right, viewed in the direction of travel (Spider/GTV).
In the engine compartment, on the inside face of the right suspension strut dome (159 – Brera)
On the floor panel in the boot – near the spare wheel well (Mito)
Composition of the Alfa Romeo type plate (identification plate)
Colour: silver, with black offset printing
Rivets: two-piece black constructions consisting of a pin and head Metal rivets on the Alfa Mito.
The following data appear on the Alfa Romeo factory plate:
– Name of the manufacturer
– The EU or ABE [Allgemeine Betriebserlaubnis – general road circulation certificate] approval number, where applicable
– VIN
– Maximum authorised weight
– Total mass of the vehicle combination (vehicle + trailer)
– Authorised axle load, front axle
– Authorised axle load, rear axle
– Engine type
– Version
As a rule, the characters on the manufacturer’s plate are embossed.
The “1” has a “foot”; the “4” is open at the top.
On older models, the type plate (identification plate) was attached using conventional rivets or screws.
