1.3.4  Breakdown of the VIN on the Opel Frontera A until MY 1998
SED 5 3 MWL 4 N  V 500018
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 =      Manufacturer
       SED = IBC (Isuzu-Bedford-Cooperation Vehicles Ltd.; for Opel)

JAC = Isuzu (for Opel)
2     =   Series
        3 = 2WD

5 = AWD
3 =  Engine version
        2 = C2.0NE

3 = C2.4NE

4 = X22XE

5 = X20XE

B = 4JB1 2,8 litre Diesel

J = 2.3 litre Turbo Diesel

K = VM41B
4 =  Model
       SUD  = short, Sport, detachable roof

MWL = medium, 4-door, low roof
5 =  Number of doors
2 = 2-door

4 = 4-door
6 =  Model Year   see list of the older VIN
7 =  Assembly Plant
        V = Luton / GB
8 =  Serial number (The series recommences each model year)