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Decoding Your S130 Vin Number
The Vehicle Identification Number is located on the VIN plate on the dashboard. (see below)
There are two different VIN arrangements depending on Model year.
1979 to 3/81 VIN arrangement
3/1981 - 1983 VIN arrangement
Decoding Your S130 Model Plate
The Model Plate is located on the cowl behind the battery.(see below) It contains the car type, engine capacity, maximum horsepower, wheelbase and engine and car serial numbers.
Here is a listing of the model Variation for the S130.
Model Plate Decoder
Note the difference between the 1979 and 1982 model plates.
1979 Model Plate
1982 Model Plate
F.M.V.S.S. Certification plate
Below you will find examples of the F.M.V.S.S or Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards certification plate found on the S130.
This part specifies the content and location of and other requirements for the label or tag to be affixed to motor vehicles and items of motor vehicle equipment manufactured after August 31, 1969. This certificate will provide the consumer with information to assist him or her in determining which of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards are applicable to the vehicle or item of vehicle equipment, and its date of manufacture. An amendment effective January 1, 1972, required gross vehicle weight (GVWR) information on the certification label.
1979 F.M.V.S.S Plate
1982 F.M.V.S.S Plate