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Labelling based on Japanese identifying plates
Introduction
This page is about finding and entering the model codes of Japanese imports manufactured from 2000 onwards but imported before 2005.
For these vehicles, registration data may not contain their model codes and will not contain their variant number.
What you need to do for these vehicles
- You should enter both the VIN and the model code if possible. Otherwise, enter whichever one you have.
- You also need to choose a transmission type.
- If you cannot find an identifying plate with a model code, you can go into Industry Mode using the Industry Login, find the vehicle, see whether a model code is listed for it, and use that model code to create a label.
If none of these methods work, print and use the Not Applicable label to show that you have not been able to find fuel economy data for this vehicle. (The use of the Not Applicable label is optional.)
How to find the model code from the identifying plate on a Japanese import
On most Japanese import vehicles, the plate is under the bonnet. In some cars, like the Nissan Maxima, it is under the driver's seat. In a van, it may be under the driver's or passenger's seat.
Note: Not all plates have model codes, and some model codes may not result in a label.
Typical examples of plates with model codes
Some common types of identifying plates are shown below. If the plate you are looking at does not fit one of these types, see "What to do if you have trouble" below.
You can check that what you have found is a model code by going into Industry Mode using the Industry Login, searching for the relevant vehicle, and checking that this model code is listed for that vehicle.
1. Plate has model identifier in English
This example is from a Mazda Atenza 2003 (2300cc, 5 speed manual). It shows a model field clearly labelled in English. The model code is LA-GG3S.
2. Plate has model identifier in English, with additional information next to model code
This example is from a Mitsubishi Lancer Cedia 2001 (1800cc, automatic). It shows a model field clearly labelled in English, with additional information next to it. The information before the space is the model code: TA-CS5W.
3. Plate has type identifier in English which can be used as model code
This example is from a Nissan Wingroad 2001 (1500cc, automatic). It shows a type field clearly labelled in English. The type can be used as the model code, so the model code is TA-WFY11.
4. Plate has model/type identifier in Japanese which can be used as model code
This example is from a Honda Stream 2001 (1700cc, automatic). It shows a model field clearly labelled in Japanese. The model code is LA-RN1.
What to do if you have trouble
If you've found a plate with a model code, but entering the model code does not give you a label, please double check that you have entered the information correctly.
If you are not able to find the plate, cannot find a model code on the plate, or entering the model code still does not produce a label, you can:
- Use the VIN or chassis number for the vehicle to produce a label (if you have not already tried this).
- Go into Industry Mode using the Industry Login, find the vehicle, see whether a model code is listed for it, and use that model code to create a label.
- If you have tried all these methods and none of them have worked, you can print and use the Not Applicable label to show that you have not been able to find fuel economy data for this vehicle. (The use of the Not Applicable label is optional.)
