Nissan 200 SX VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Nissan 200 SX 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.

02

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 Nissan 200 SX

To check a car Nissan 200 SX, paste its 17-character VIN into the decoder below; you get the manufacturer, the model year and the country of manufacture at no cost. For the car Nissan 200 SX we have 2 versions in total, covering 1988 - 2000. Three facts come straight from the code: who made the car, which model year it belongs to and where it was manufactured. The assembly plant is a bonus when the maker encodes it.

Accidents, mileage, theft and owners are not encoded in a VIN. They are found in a paid vehicle history report, not in the decoder result. Before you buy a car Nissan 200 SX, make sure the VIN on the vehicle is identical to the one in the registration document and in the sales contract.

Nissan 200 SX versions

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

VersionYearsBodyPower
Nissan 200 SX (S13)1988 - 1993-169 hp
Nissan 200 SX (S14)1993 - 2000-200 hp

Model year characters for the Nissan 200 SX

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Nissan 200 SX, with model years 1988 - 2000 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 1988J
  • 1989K
  • 1990L
  • 1991M
  • 1992N
  • 1993P
  • 1994R
  • 1995S
  • 1996T
  • 1997V
  • 1998W
  • 1999X
  • 2000Y

What the VIN reveals about a Nissan 200 SX

  • The manufacturer and brand (Nissan)
  • 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 Nissan 200 SX

  • 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 Nissan 200 SX 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 Nissan 200 SX built?

Our data lists model years 1988 - 2000 across 2 versions of the Nissan 200 SX. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Nissan 200 SX?

It is the 10th character. For the Nissan 200 SX the characters to expect are J (1988), K (1989), L (1990), M (1991), N (1992), P (1993), R (1994), S (1995), T (1996), V (1997), W (1998), X (1999), Y (2000).

How many versions of the Nissan 200 SX are in your data?

2 versions, with power up to 200 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where can I read the VIN on a car Nissan 200 SX?

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 can the free decoder not show for the model Nissan 200 SX?

It cannot show accidents, mileage, theft records or previous owners. The VIN does not contain that information; it is found in a paid vehicle history report.

Is decoding the VIN of the model Nissan 200 SX free?

Yes. Decoding is free and you do not need to register. Enter the 17 characters and the result appears right away.