Nissan 240SX VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Nissan 240SX 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 Nissan 240SX

Decode the VIN of the car Nissan 240SX for free: the 17 characters reveal the manufacturer, the model year and the country in which the vehicle was made. The car Nissan 240SX is listed for 1989 - 1998. Our data shows the body styles Coupe, Hatchback, a power value of 155 hp and 5 versions in total. From the 17 characters the decoder reads who built the vehicle, in which model year and in which country. The plant can be derived too when the manufacturer encodes it.

If you want to know about previous accidents, the real mileage, theft or earlier owners, decode the VIN first and then order a paid vehicle history report. On a model Nissan 240SX you are considering, read the VIN on the car and then the VIN in the documents. They must match exactly, in all 17 characters.

Nissan 240SX versions

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

VersionYearsBodyPower
Nissan 240SX Coupe (S13)1989 - 1990Coupe134 hp
Nissan 240SX Fastback (S13)1989 - 1990Hatchback134 hp
Nissan 240SX Coupe (S13 facelift 1991)1991 - 1994Coupe155 hp
Nissan 240SX Fastback (S13 facelift 1991)1991 - 1994Hatchback155 hp
Nissan 240SX Coupe (S14)1994 - 1998Coupe155 hp

Model year characters for the Nissan 240SX

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Nissan 240SX, with model years 1989 - 1998 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 1989K
  • 1990L
  • 1991M
  • 1992N
  • 1993P
  • 1994R
  • 1995S
  • 1996T
  • 1997V
  • 1998W

What the VIN reveals about a Nissan 240SX

  • 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 240SX

  • 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 240SX 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 240SX built?

Our data lists model years 1989 - 1998 across 5 versions of the Nissan 240SX. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Nissan 240SX?

It is the 10th character. For the Nissan 240SX the characters to expect are K (1989), L (1990), M (1991), N (1992), P (1993), R (1994), S (1995), T (1996), V (1997), W (1998).

How many versions of the Nissan 240SX are in your data?

5 versions, in 2 body styles, with power up to 155 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

On the model Nissan 240SX, 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 Nissan 240SX 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.

Is it really free to check the VIN of the car Nissan 240SX?

Yes, the decoding itself costs nothing and works without signing up. Only the separate vehicle history reports are paid.