Lotus Elise 2004 Service Parts List page 3

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER & ENGINE NUMBER
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is stamped on the chassis in the right hand front wheelarch area, viewable with the front
wheels turned to full right lock, and is also printed on a label stuck to the chassis sideframe alongside the driver's seat. The engine
number is marked on a vertical patch at the right hand side of the rear face of the cylinder block, adjacent to the clutch housing.
Both numbers should always be quoted with any vehicle enquires, as Factory records are filed against VIN, and specification
change points are identified by VIN or engine number. The vehicle license number should be considered irrelevant, since it may not
accurately reflect the vehicle age, and may also be changed during the cars life.
The VIN comprises 17 characters, coded in accordance with European Economic Community (EEC) directives. For change point
identification in Service Notes and Service Parts Lists, characters 10 (model year) and 15-17, or 14-17 (serial number) will be
quoted.
Manufacturer
Identifier Code
S C C
4
1 2 3
Engine Type
P= 1.8 VVTL - i
Vehicle Type Check
111= Elise
Digit
5 6 7 8 9
Restraint Model Year
A = Active belts 4 = 2004
C = Dual S.I.R 5 = 2005
& Active belts 6 = 2006
7 = 2007
Assembly
Plant
H= Hethel
B= Shah Alam
11 12 13
10
Chassis/Body
A = LHD Fed.
C = RHD
D = LHD
L = LHD Fed. a.c
N = RHD ac
P = LHD ac
Model
3 = Elise
8 = Exige
14 15 16 17
Serial
Number