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VIN plate replacement
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24/08/2020 20:27
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Is it possible to get a replacement VIN plate?
I've somehow misplaced mine whilst the car was off the road for a front end refurb and can't find the damn thing anywhere. Can they be applied for anywhere or is the VIN number stamped on the body enough to keep on the right side of regulations?
Any advice welcome,
Thanks.
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Re: VIN plate replacement
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24/08/2020 23:05
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Just had this sent to me, can’t believe this even existed. Now this is an easier way to ring a car!!! http://www.vin-plate.co.uk/
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Re: VIN plate replacement
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25/08/2020 09:06
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I think it will be hard to get a replacement VIN plate. That web site caters for "classic" Fiats where the VIN plates were simpler, before they were even called VIN plates, like this for example https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302886621740I think it will fail an MoT test without the plate, even though the chassis number is stamped on the suspension turret.
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Re: VIN plate replacement
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25/08/2020 09:44
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I found previously both in the UK and here in France it's just noted on the MOT, rather than a fail. Obviously has a greater implication come time to sell.
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Re: VIN plate replacement
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25/08/2020 14:43
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Suspension turret and I'm guessing floorpan? My windows were also etched but not sure if that was from factory or the previous owner.
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Re: VIN plate replacement
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25/08/2020 18:54
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For UK cars imported by Fiat UK, all windows were etched with last 7 digits of chassis number plus the phone number of some securuty register thingummy, apart from front windscreen that had the full 17 digit VIN.
I don't think the VIN is stamped anywhere other than the suspension turret, but I could be wrong...
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Re: VIN plate replacement
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26/08/2020 17:43
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That's the body/build number, nothing to do with the VIN
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