Ferrari Testarossa VIN Decoder

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

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How to use the decoder

01

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 Ferrari Testarossa

This page decodes the VIN of the car Ferrari Testarossa. Enter the full 17-character code and the decoder names the manufacturer, the model year and the producing country. For the car Ferrari Testarossa we have 3 versions in total, covering 1984 - 1996. The VIN reveals the manufacturer, the model year and the country where the car was built. If the maker codes it, the 11th character also points to the assembly plant.

A VIN does not contain accidents, mileage readings, theft records or the number of previous owners. That information comes from a paid vehicle history report. Count the characters on the car Ferrari Testarossa: a VIN has exactly 17 and never contains I, O or Q. Then check that the 10th character matches the stated model year.

Ferrari Testarossa versions

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

VersionYearsBodyPower
Ferrari Testarossa1984 - 1992-380 - 390 hp
Ferrari 512 TR1992 - 1994-428 hp
Ferrari 512 M1994 - 1996-440 hp

Model year characters for the Ferrari Testarossa

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Ferrari Testarossa, with model years 1984 - 1996 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 1984E
  • 1985F
  • 1986G
  • 1987H
  • 1988J
  • 1989K
  • 1990L
  • 1991M
  • 1992N
  • 1993P
  • 1994R
  • 1995S
  • 1996T

What the VIN reveals about a Ferrari Testarossa

  • The manufacturer and brand (Ferrari)
  • 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 Ferrari Testarossa

  • 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 Ferrari Testarossa 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 Ferrari Testarossa built?

Our data lists model years 1984 - 1996 across 3 versions of the Ferrari Testarossa. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Ferrari Testarossa?

It is the 10th character. For the Ferrari Testarossa the characters to expect are E (1984), F (1985), G (1986), H (1987), J (1988), K (1989), L (1990), M (1991), N (1992), P (1993), R (1994), S (1995), T (1996).

How many versions of the Ferrari Testarossa are in your data?

3 versions, with power up to 440 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where can I read the VIN on a car Ferrari Testarossa?

Stand outside the car and look through the windshield at the lower corner on the driver's side. You can also open the driver's door and check the frame, or read it from the registration document.

What information about the model Ferrari Testarossa is not included in the free decoding?

Accidents, mileage, theft and owners. The free result is limited to what the VIN itself carries, which is the manufacturer, model year, country and, where coded, the plant.

Does the free VIN decoder for the model Ferrari Testarossa require registration?

No registration is needed. You type in the VIN and get the manufacturer, model year and country of manufacture at no cost.