Model Identification Plate

• Early Models: Model identification from August 1966 to July 1967 was by means of an identification plate attached the left-hand rear of the engine compartment, under the bonnet. On the plate is also recorded the model, left or right drive, and paint and trim code numbers. The code numbers of any regular production option items are shown on that plate.

Vehicle Identification Plate

• Late Models: From August 1967 identification is by means of the Vehicle Identification Number Plate (“VIN” plate) which was attached to the left-hand front door pillar. Since early 1969 the plate has been fitted to the instrument panel,@the left-hand side, and can be read through the windshield glass. This plate is stamped with the model and chassis number. An example of the “VIN” plate is illustrated below:-

This can be identified as a Vauxhall Viva, four cylinder engine, super luxury model, two door saloon, built in 1968 production year,@Ellesmere Port, its chassis number is 100001.The first five numeric characters on the “VIN” plate identify the model, the sixth digit represents the model year and the seventh is the plant identification. The remaining six characters represent the actual chassis number.

Service Parts Identification Plate

• From early 1969 a Service Parts Identification Plate (SPI plate) has
  been fitted to the right-hand front wheel house panel, under the bonnet.
  This plate is used in addition to the “VIN” plate and indicates paint, trim codes and Option codes on the vehicle.

Engine Numbers

• The engine number is stamped on a pad on the right-hand side of the
  cylinder block. The number is prefixed “22 HB” on the standard engine and
  “23 HB” on the high performance engine.

UNIT IDENTIFICATION

• The engine number on the 97,5 cu.in. engine is stamped on a pad@the
  rear of the cylinder block face, adjacent to the clutch housing.
• A code letter “H” or “L” stamped on the 97,5 cu.in. engine cylinder
  block, adjusted to the distributor, identifies high and low compression
  rations respectively.

MODEL DESIGNATION

• The model designation featured on the “VIN” plate is based on the
  Passenger Vehicle Master Chart, which appears later in this foreword:
  • 1st digit This identifies Vauxhall Motors as a manufacturing
    plant and will be constant on all passenger models.
  • 2nd digit This identifies the particular range, a different
    character will be used for each range of passenger and light van models.
  • 3rd digit This identify the engine and vehicle flavor. A
    variety of characters will be used and as an example below are those
    applicable to series “HB/93000”

    MODEL DESIGNATIONS

    –	VEHICLE	ENGINE
    1	Standard (HBS)	with 4 cyl. 70,7 cu.in. engine
    3	De-Luxe (HBD/W)	with 4 cyl. 70,7 cu.in. engine
    5	Super Luxury (HBH/G)	with 4 cyl. 70,7 cu.in. engine
    7	Special (GT)	with 4 cyl. 120,5 cu.in. engine
    0	All	with 4 cyl. 97,5 cu.in. engine

    The model indications in brackets f.e. HRS/HBD/W etc. indicate the
    equivalent model indication in the old type designation. In the case of
    Viva 90, the fitting of the High Performance engine is covered by
    Production Option Code 460.

  • 4th and 5th digit These together identify the Body style, and
    are as follows:-

    11	2 door saloon
    15	2 door estate car
    69	4 door saloon
    00	all