Austin Maxi VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Austin Maxi to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.

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How to use the decoder

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Find the VIN

Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.

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Enter it above

Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

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Read the result

See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.

About the Austin Maxi

Start by typing the VIN of your car Austin Maxi into the box; the decoder reads the code and reports the maker, the model year and the country of origin. In our database the car Austin Maxi covers 1969 - 1982. It has 2 versions in total, is offered as Hatchback and lists power of 91 hp. A VIN tells you the maker, the model year and the country of manufacture. Where the plant is coded in the 11th character, that can be read as well.

The VIN identifies the car but does not describe its life. Records of accidents, mileage, theft or owners have to be looked up separately from the decoding. A quick test for the model Austin Maxi: the 10th character encodes the model year, so it should fit the year the seller states. Also remember that I, O and Q never occur in a genuine VIN.

Austin Maxi versions

Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

VersionYearsBodyPower
Austin Maxi I1969 - 1980Hatchback68 - 90 hp
Austin Maxi II1980 - 1982Hatchback72 - 91 hp

What the VIN reveals about a Austin Maxi

  • The manufacturer and brand (Austin)
  • The model year
  • The country of manufacture
  • The assembly plant, when it is coded
  • The vehicle type and body style, where the manufacturer encodes it
  • Engine and model details, where available
  • Whether the VIN structure and check digit are valid

Where to find the VIN

  • 1

    Dashboard

    On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.

  • 2

    Driver's door frame

    On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.

  • 3

    Registration document

    Printed in the vehicle registration or title.

  • 4

    Engine bay or chassis

    Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.

Learn more about VINs

A VIN is built from six parts, and each one says something about the vehicle. Our guides explain how to read it and what it can and cannot tell you.

Before you buy a used Austin Maxi

  • Compare the VIN on the dashboard, the door frame and the documents. All three should match.
  • Look for signs of tampering around the VIN plate and the door frame sticker.
  • Ask for the service history and check it against the car.
  • Run a full history report to see recorded damage, mileage and theft records.

Decode your Austin Maxi VIN for free

Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the Austin Maxi built?

Our data lists model years 1969 - 1982 across 2 versions of the Austin Maxi. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

How many versions of the Austin Maxi are in your data?

2 versions, in 1 body style, with power up to 91 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where do I find the VIN on the model Austin Maxi?

Look at the base of the windshield on the driver's side, where the VIN is visible from outside the car. It is also printed on the door frame of the driver's door and in the registration document.

What does the VIN decoder leave out for the car Austin Maxi?

Anything about the car's past: accident damage, odometer readings, theft status and the number of owners. The decoder only reads what is stored in the 17 characters.

Do I have to pay to decode the VIN of a car Austin Maxi?

No. The VIN decoder is free to use and needs no registration or account.