VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION PLATES

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The information shown on the vehicle identification plate should be quoted on all correspondence or orders.

The presence and location of the information depends on the vehicle.

Vehicle identification plate A

1 Manufacturer name.

2 EC design number or approval number.

3 Identification number.

Depending on the vehicle, this information is also given on marking B.

4 MMAC (Maximum Authorised Mass).

5 MTR (Gross Train Weight: vehicle fully loaded, with trailer).

6 MMTA (Maximum Permissible Weight) for front axle.

7 MMTA on rear axle.

8 Built date information.

9 Diesel exhaust emissions.

Depending on the vehicle, this information is not indicated on the manufacturer’s plate but on the engine smoke opacity label.

10 Paint reference (colour code).

Built date 8 is stamped on the vehicle identification plate. The built date means the calendar month and the year in which the body shell and power train subassemblies are conjoined and the vehicle is driven or moved from the production line.