Nissan Cedric VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Nissan Cedric 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 Cedric

Every car Nissan Cedric carries a 17-character VIN, and the free decoder on this page turns it into the manufacturer, the model year and the country of manufacture. We have versions in our data for the model Nissan Cedric: 7. They span 1983 - 2014, come in the body styles Sedan and show a power of 280 hp. The first three characters identify the manufacturer and region, the 10th stands for the model year, and the 11th often marks the plant.

Nothing in the VIN reveals what happened to the car after it left the factory. Damage, mileage, theft entries and ownership changes are covered by a paid vehicle history report. Look at the VIN of the car Nissan Cedric in more than one place. The number on the dashboard and the one on the door frame should agree with each other and with the paperwork.

Nissan Cedric versions

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

VersionYearsBodyPower
Nissan Cedric (Y30)1983 - 1987Sedan210 hp
Nissan Cedric (Y31)1987 - 1991Sedan94 - 210 hp
Nissan Cedric (Y31, facelift 1991)1991 - 2014Sedan85 - 160 hp
Nissan Cedric (Y32)1991 - 1995Sedan94 - 255 hp
Nissan Cedric (Y32) Gran Turismo1993 - 1995Sedan125 - 160 hp
Nissan Cedric (Y33)1995 - 1999Sedan100 - 270 hp
Nissan Cedric (Y34)1999 - 2004Sedan210 - 280 hp

Model year characters for the Nissan Cedric

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Nissan Cedric, with model years 1983 - 2014 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 1991M
  • 1992N
  • 1993P
  • 1994R
  • 1995S
  • 1996T
  • 1997V
  • 1998W
  • 1999X
  • 2000Y
  • 20011
  • 20022
  • 20033
  • 20044
  • 20055
  • 20066
  • 20077
  • 20088
  • 20099
  • 2010A
  • 2011B
  • 2012C
  • 2013D
  • 2014E

What the VIN reveals about a Nissan Cedric

  • 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 Cedric

  • 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 Cedric 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 Cedric built?

Our data lists model years 1983 - 2014 across 7 versions of the Nissan Cedric. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Nissan Cedric?

It is the 10th character. For the Nissan Cedric the characters to expect are M (1991), N (1992), P (1993), R (1994), S (1995), T (1996), V (1997), W (1998), X (1999), Y (2000), 1 (2001), 2 (2002), 3 (2003), 4 (2004), 5 (2005), 6 (2006), 7 (2007), 8 (2008), 9 (2009), A (2010), B (2011), C (2012), D (2013), E (2014).

How many versions of the Nissan Cedric are in your data?

7 versions, in 1 body style, with power up to 280 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where can I read the VIN on a car Nissan Cedric?

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.

Does the free decoder show the accident history of the model Nissan Cedric?

No. Accident history is not part of the VIN. The decoder returns manufacturer, model year and country of manufacture, while damage records come from a paid vehicle history report.

Can I decode a VIN of the model Nissan Cedric without an account?

Yes. The decoder is free and open to everyone, so no account, login or registration is required.