Nissan Cherry VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Nissan Cherry 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 Cherry

The free VIN decoder reads the 17 characters of a model Nissan Cherry VIN and shows who made the car, which model year it carries and in which country it was manufactured. In our database the car Nissan Cherry covers 1970 - 1986. It has 5 versions in total, is offered as Sedan, Coupe, Hatchback, Wagon and lists power of 105 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.

Past damage, odometer values, theft records and the number of owners are not part of a VIN, so no decoder can read them from the code alone. A separate history check is needed for that. Take the VIN from the dashboard or door frame of the model Nissan Cherry and hold it next to the document. Go through it slowly, one character at a time, rather than glancing at the first few.

Nissan Cherry versions

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

VersionYearsBodyPower
Nissan Cherry (E10)1970 - 1978Sedan45 hp
Nissan Cherry Coupe (N10)1978 - 1982Coupe52 - 60 hp
Nissan Cherry Hatchback (N10)1978 - 1982Hatchback44 - 60 hp
Nissan Cherry Traveller (VN10)1978 - 1983Wagon52 - 60 hp
Nissan Cherry (N12)1982 - 1986Sedan50 - 105 hp

What the VIN reveals about a Nissan Cherry

  • 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 Cherry

  • 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 Cherry 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 Cherry built?

Our data lists model years 1970 - 1986 across 5 versions of the Nissan Cherry. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

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

5 versions, in 4 body styles, with power up to 105 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where do I find the VIN on the model Nissan Cherry?

Look at the base of the windshield on the driver's side, where the VIN is visible from outside the car. It is also printed on the door frame of the driver's door and in the registration document.

Can I see the mileage of a car Nissan Cherry 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.

Do I have to pay to decode the VIN of a car Nissan Cherry?

No. The VIN decoder is free to use and needs no registration or account.