Brilliance M1 VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Brilliance M1 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 Brilliance M1

Use the free decoder to read a VIN of the model Brilliance M1: 17 characters go in, and the manufacturer, model year and country of manufacture come out. For the car Brilliance M1 we list the production years 2000 - 2010, 1 versions in total, the body styles Sedan and a power figure of 136 hp. What a VIN shows: the producer, the model year, the country of manufacture and, when it is coded, the plant. The last six characters are just the serial number.

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. When viewing a model Brilliance M1, copy the VIN from the vehicle yourself instead of trusting the number in the listing, then compare it character by character with the documents.

Brilliance M1 versions

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

VersionYearsBodyPower
Brilliance M1(Zhonghua)2000 - 2010Sedan129 - 136 hp

Model year characters for the Brilliance M1

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Brilliance M1, with model years 2000 - 2010 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 2000Y
  • 20011
  • 20022
  • 20033
  • 20044
  • 20055
  • 20066
  • 20077
  • 20088
  • 20099
  • 2010A

What the VIN reveals about a Brilliance M1

  • The manufacturer and brand (Brilliance)
  • 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 Brilliance M1

  • 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 Brilliance M1 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 Brilliance M1 built?

Our data lists model years 2000 - 2010 across 1 version of the Brilliance M1. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Brilliance M1?

It is the 10th character. For the Brilliance M1 the characters to expect are Y (2000), 1 (2001), 2 (2002), 3 (2003), 4 (2004), 5 (2005), 6 (2006), 7 (2007), 8 (2008), 9 (2009), A (2010).

How many versions of the Brilliance M1 are in your data?

1 version, in 1 body style, with power up to 136 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

On the model Brilliance M1, where is the 17-character VIN printed?

It is shown on the dashboard under the windshield, on a plate or sticker at the driver door frame and in the registration papers of the vehicle.

Can I see the mileage of a car Brilliance M1 by decoding the VIN?

No, mileage is not encoded in a VIN. The decoder cannot show it, nor can it show theft entries or owners. Those details require a paid vehicle history report.

What does it cost to decode the VIN of a car Brilliance M1?

Nothing. Decoding is free and there is no sign-up. You pay only if you decide to order a vehicle history report.