VIN Help

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MattMostyn

Original Poster:

11 posts

164 months

Thursday 1st March 2012
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Selling my much loved but underused Caterham and am getting lots of requests from potential EU buyers about factory build and SVA.

Sadly I'm not 100% sure if was factory built, and not sure how to check.
I've been advised that if the 6th letter on the VIN is an F or an S then it's factory built.
Assuming this is correct then if F is Factory, what is S ? SVA ?

Sorry for the potentially dumb questions but I need to get back to the chap in France soon.

Also, be aware that I was emailed by a chap asking for the VIN and V5 serial number and V5 issue date.
BE AWARE that if you give this information to anyone, they can then apply for a replacement V5 and can then order replacement keys from any dealer...

I made the mistake of giving him the VIN and then twigged what he might have been doing.
I suggested he call me and surprise - no call..

Any help on the build appreciated.
Matt

NuisanceFactor

292 posts

191 months

Thursday 1st March 2012
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Does this help:
7faq Chassis numbers

MattMostyn

Original Poster:

11 posts

164 months

Thursday 1st March 2012
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Err... Yes quite a bit..apologies