VIN

The Lotus 340R Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) follow a specific format :

SCCGA111nYHm6ssss

• SCC = Manufacturer Identifier - Lotus Car Ltd
• G = Engine Type - 1.8l K16 with fixed valve control
• A = Restraint System - Active seat belts
• 111 = Model family - Elise
• n = Check Digit
• Y = Model Year - 2000
• H = Assembly Plant - Hethel
• m = Market the Chassis is made for
  • C = RHD
  • D = LHD
  • E = US
• 6 = Elise Family Model - 340R
• ssss = Serial Number - in the range 0004-0009 & 9640-9973
  • This unrelated to the "1 of 340" number plates and are not in the same order. Not all cars have a "1 of 340" plate.

e.g. SCCGA1110YHC69798 is RHD & Serial number 9798