corsa_16v
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where is the vin number and colour code on my 1994 corsa
thanx
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L330wnz
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if u cant find that then panic
under bonnet right at front of the engine bay (above the grille) on a metal plate
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PaulW
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open the bonnet
little black plate rivveted onto the slam-panel
on the left it is
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L330wnz
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^^ thats wot I sed but wivout pic
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corsa_16v
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it aint there
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L330wnz
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I wud start to get suspicious
how long u had it?
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Greasemonkey
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uh o
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L330wnz
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cud be a cut n shut jobbie coz they are buggas to remove as they're riveted on so obviously its been removed purposely... I wud never buy a car wivout that plate!!
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PaulW
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quote: Originally posted by Greasemonkey
uh o
spaghetti-o!
if it aint there - then there will be a small flap on the plastic by the seat-rails on drivers & passenger side.
on drivers side, lift the flap up (you'll need a screwdriver to wedge it up) and it should be stamped on the chassis (you'll need a torch to see)
if it aint there...
Uh-Oh indeed!
my seat was removed on this pic tho but right of pic (the grey plastic) is what your lookin for
[Edited on 13-07-2004 by PaulW]
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Greasemonkey
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Doh beat me to it
[Edited on 13-07-2004 by Greasemonkey]
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L330wnz
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HPI check?
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PaulW
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quote: Originally posted by Greasemonkey
There is no reason what so ever that the vin plate should be missing unless summit is up, is there any way to chase up a chassi number, look under the flap next to the drivers seat for the chassi number, normally matches the one on the vin plate
unless it was a front-ender & it was naffed up with the slam-panel - but even so any decent bodyshop would get a new one stamped up & replaced!
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corsa_16v
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i think it was in a front end smash
mot is next month looks like cars gettin scrapped ne1 no of a cheap corsa?
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PaulW
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depends what spec your after
whats the current model of yours?
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corsa_16v
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1.2 8v 4 speed skip im after somin a lil faster i got all the kit to put on so kit dont matter
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PaulW
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if your scrappin it - put up a few pics of condition of car (engine bay, chassis legs, struts, front-end, b-pillars, boot, floor)
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corsa_16v
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ive found the 1 by the drivers seat do u need them both for the mot
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Greasemonkey
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you need them both so YOU know ya aint got a stolen/cut and shut corsa, not sure if its an MOT requirment
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PaulW
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yeah otherwise they may think its a shunt like mentioned above.
best to get a HPI done first & if it comes back that it wasnt a complete rite-off or stolen, then ring vaux & say its been in a front-ender, you've rebuilt it but the VIN plate was waisted so could you have a new one.
not sure if they will do this mind, but worth checking!
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PaulW
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quote: Originally posted by Greasemonkey
you need them both so YOU know ya aint got a stolen/cut and shut corsa, not sure if its an MOT requirment
they check it against the V5 for the details. its not so much required, its just a tester will probs fail it as they can't be arsed lookin around for another VIN to check the number!
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