Vin number location

[microg]

Where is the stamped in chassis number on the firewall on a rhd s130.? Is it immediately behind the rocker cover?
DVLA being very arsey over registration of SA import

 

[jonbills]

Yes, looks like it https://zclub.net/community/index.php?attachments/vin-locations-on-your-z-pdf.60245/

 

[microg]

Thanks for quick reply.I looked at these pics but just wanted to be sure before I sandpapered the previously resprayed area!

 

[jonbills]

I'm sure one of the 280zx heroes will confirm shortly

 

[microg]

Just cleaned that area off and nothing.
Could someone take a pic of their s to give me an idea.? I am starting to worry I've bought a ringer with the number ground off.

 

[microg]

You can tape over your number it's just the location I need!

 

[Healey 12]

Where is the stamped in chassis number on the firewall on a rhd s130.? Is it immediately behind the rocker cover?
DVLA being very arsey over registration of SA import

Have they been to inspect it yet ?

 

[Mr Tenno]

 

[microg]

Looked here . Can't find it.Just need confirmation from other owners this is definitely where it is.
Have already bought it now not sure what to do if I can't find it as the DVLA specifically want a pic of this

 

[microg]

This is where I looked and it doesn't really look like any numbers were ground off

 

[Healey 12]

Try the opposite side of the bulkhead , incase it has had some work

 

[candy red]

This is where mine is grey rectangular area might be handed differently on lhd

 

[microg]

Thanks for the pic . Unfortunately that's exactly where I was looking.At a bit of a loss now.It is rhd

 

[Mr Tenno]

@Huw @Albrecht - any ideas?

 

[candy red]

Couple more pics from different angles

 

[microg]

Great pics but my vin no. not there Starting to regret buying it First not being able to get a windscreen, now battling for 4 months with the DVLA Had it over a year and it's done 2 miles - to the MOT and back.

 

[chrisvega]

Great pics but my vin no. not there Starting to regret buying it First not being able to get a windscreen, now battling for 4 months with the DVLA Had it over a year and it's done 2 miles - to the MOT and back.

When it was exported from SA it will have had a police inspection and then been issued with a South African Police Service (SAPS) 263 Export Clearance Certificate - assuming you were the direct importer you should have a copy of this document. The Police will not issue this document without sight of a stamped VIN number that matches the RC1 South African Registration Document of which you should also have an original copy. DVLA have tightened up a lot recently and they are wary of South African imports in particular.

Have they requested the car be made available for inspection yet or just asked you to provide the vin number photo?
Send me a DM if you want to discuss further and the name of the clerk and which First Reg team they are from may help too.

 

[Huw]

Sorry a bit late to the party, vin stamp where Derricks photos show. Also can be found with a load of other info on a plate on the bulkhead behind the battery.

 

[microg]

Yes thanks only got the rivetted on plate.Where it should be is clean If it was ground off they did a good job.Does anyone know the.way forward with the DVLA if I can't prove the vin?
Chris has been helpful

 

[Rob Gaskin]

So how/why would your car not have a VIN?

If it was ground off why wasn't it replaced with another?

If it was a stolen car used for racing I could perhaps understand it but a road S130!