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harry-cj5

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vin decoder
« on: August 13, 2009, 09:32:29 PM »
hi all! i own a cj5 "m" registered,   log book states its registered in 1974,manufactured 1974. took it for an mot yestereday and vosa states its manufactured in1971.
put the vin details in the vin decoder that also says its 1974. Does this mean its 100% 1974.  would be nice not to have to pay for tax!!!!! :022: :jeep2:
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Nosebolt

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Re: vin decoder
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2009, 10:28:41 PM »
the codes for 71 and 74 are formated differently, did you try it with both ranges selected in the drop down?
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harry-cj5

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Re: vin decoder
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2009, 10:36:51 PM »
yes i tryed that and it was asking for 13 digits   my vin number has 13 digits!
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Bubba

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Re: vin decoder
« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2009, 10:25:29 AM »
what engine you got there harry if its a v6 or a 4cyl its a 71 if its straight 6 it cant be newer than 72
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harry-cj5

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Re: vin decoder
« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2009, 01:37:06 PM »
hi bubba, vin decoder states it was manufactured with a 3.8    the engine in it is a straight 6  log book says 4.9
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Re: vin decoder
« Reply #5 on: August 15, 2009, 07:42:15 PM »
it cant be a 71 then you do mean 3.8 straight six

BUT if the dvla want to force you to have free tax go with the flow and smile
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harry-cj5

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Re: vin decoder
« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2009, 07:42:10 PM »
the engine is a straight six, i was told it is 4.2 :011:
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