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Japan Vehicle Manufacturing Year Lookup

Check the manufacturing year and month using the chassis/frame number.

Check Manufacturing Year

Supports many Japanese vehicles manufactured from 1990 onwards.

Why it matters

Use the correct production timing before import planning

Japanese vehicle documents can include several dates. The manufacturing year and month details help buyers and importers understand age-related rules, eligibility, valuation, and planning before committing to a vehicle. A quick chassis lookup is a useful first check before requesting a full quotation.

Japanese chassis/frame formats such as A202A plus a serial number

Vehicles with accessible manufacture year data from 1990 onward

Common Japanese export and auction-sourced vehicle records

Import eligibility

Confirming the production year and month details helps avoid surprises with destination-country age limits.

Cost estimates

Age can affect taxes, levies, and whether additional checks are needed.

Document review

Compare lookup results with auction sheets, export certificates, and seller information.

Manual support

If a result is not found or you need the manufacture month, Shoda Auto can review the details and advise next steps.

FAQ

Manufacturing year and month lookup questions

Where do I find the chassis or frame number?

Japanese vehicles usually show the frame code and serial number on the chassis plate, export certificate, auction sheet, or vehicle documents. The frame code is often a short model code, followed by the serial number.

Is manufacture year or month the same as registration date?

No. Manufacture year and month refer to when the vehicle was produced. Registration date is when it was first registered. Import rules may depend on manufacture timing, registration timing, or both.

Why was no year found?

The frame or serial number may be mistyped, the vehicle may be outside supported records, or the data source may not have a match. You can share your contact details and Shoda Auto can check manually.

Can Shoda Auto help with import estimates?

Yes. After finding the manufacture year, you can request follow-up support for manufacture-month checks, Japan sourcing, export planning, and Sri Lanka import estimate guidance.