Vin code and engine number Nissan X-Trail

Vin code Nissan X-Trail

Vehicle identification number VIN (Vehicle identification number) is a unique number that contains information about the manufacturer, country of origin, body type, year of manufacture and serial number. The VIN code is used for the legal operation of the car.

Where is the Vin code of the Nissan X-Trail

The VIN number is located under the hood, on a marking plate, which is attached to the partition of the engine compartment on the right side.

And also embossed on the body panel, in front of the windshield. To access the VIN number of the Nissan X-Trail, depress the latch and open the cover.

The VIN number is used to identify the vehicle. When registering or deregistering it, an employee of the registration department of the traffic police checks the Vin number of the Nissan X-Trail and compares it with the number entered in the vehicle's technical passport (PTS).

Marking plate:

1 - certification number of the transport;

2 - company name;

3  - Vin number (identification number);

4 - permitted maximum mass of transport;

5  - the permitted maximum mass of vehicles with a trailer;

6 - permissible load on the front axle;

7 - permissible load on the rear axle;

8 - engine model;

9 - color code;

10 — complete set of transport;

11  - transport model.

Deciphering the Vin Number Nissan X-Trail

For example, JN1TANT31U0000000:

JN1 (first 3 characters) - indicate the international code of the manufacturer. In this case ,  it is Japan. Russia - Z8N;

T  (fourth character) - indicates the body type (station wagon);

A  (fifth character) - indicates the engine model:

• A - QR25DE;
• B - MR20DE;
• C - M9R;

N  (sixth character) - indicates the type of drive: 

• N - 4WD;
• A - 2WD;

T31  (seventh, eighth, ninth characters) - indicate the model of the car;

U  (tenth character) - indicates the execution:

• U - for Europe;
• B - for Russia;

0  (eleventh character) - indicates a control character;

000000 (from the twelfth to the seventeenth characters) - indicate  the serial number of the car body.

Auto parts and replacement catalogs use this VIN as a unique identifier. This code can be used to select and order spare parts. This eliminates the possibility that the purchased part will be unsuitable. And this can happen if you select a part by model name and year of manufacture.

Also, to order spare parts, in addition to the VIN code, you may also need the engine number and performance codes indicated on the marking plate.

Where is the Nissan X-Trail engine number located?

The model and engine number are stamped on the platform, which is located in front, on the left side of the cylinder block.

MR20DE engine

Engine QR25DE

Source:  carpedia.club