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1997 Lexus ES VIN decoder

Decode any 1997 Lexus ES VIN here - free, no sign-up - then see every build configuration the catalog holds for this model year and 100 real sample VINs.

Every sample 1997 Lexus ES VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier JT8. The tenth character is V, the model-year code for 1997; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, and 2 of them appear here: 0 and 5. The factory records place assembly at Toyota City, Japan. One engine is recorded for this model year: 3.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · Gasoline. The catalog holds 100 sample 1997 Lexus ES VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.

1997 Lexus ES trims, engines and plants

1 build configuration across 100 sample VINs, decoded from the 11-character VIN prefix. A blank cell means the factory record carries no value.

Series / TrimEngineBodyDoors / seatsPlantSample VINs
MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/Saloon4-doorToyota City, Japan100

Sample 1997 Lexus ES VINs

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VINSeries / TrimEngineBodyPlantAction
JT8BF22G0V0003208MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G0V0012703MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G0V0044485MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G0V0046754MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G0V0079771MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G0V0079897MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G0V5002269MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G1V0021443MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G1V0030157MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G1V0033804MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G1V0036203MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G1V0037870MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G1V0042602MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G1V0058069MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G1V0061053MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G1V0063935MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G1V0082842MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G1V5008386MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G1V5011224MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G2V0037988MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G2V0051311MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G2V0053396MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G2V0075575MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G2V5000989MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G2V5007957MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G3V0009777MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G3V0060616MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G3V5001200MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G3V5011970MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G4V0004569MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G4V0017158MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G4V0037460MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G4V0046739MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G4V0053142MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G4V0056137MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G4V0066148MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G4V0068479MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G4V0070104MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G4V5006390MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G4V5006471MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G4V5007703MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G5V0023891MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G5V0026824MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G5V0030615MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G5V0039637MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G5V0053571MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G5V0060245MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G5V0078745MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G5V0080494MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan
JT8BF22G5V5002770MCV20L · 3003.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonToyota City, Japan

Factory specs by VIN prefix

Specs are decoded from manufacturer build data for the 11-character VIN prefix and are shown in English.

JT8BF22G0V0 - MCV20L · 300
Series
MCV20L
Trim
300
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.0
Engine Hp
200
Engine Model
1MZ-FE
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Plant City
Toyota City
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Cooling Type
Water
Displacement CC
3000.0
Displacement CI
183.07123228419
Engine
3.0L V-Shaped 1MZ-FE
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Cycles
4
Engine KW
149.1400
Engine Manufacturer
Toyota
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant Company Name
Toyota Motor Corporation - Tsutsumi Plant
Plant State
AICHI
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JT8BF22G0V5 - MCV20L · 300
Series
MCV20L
Trim
300
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.0
Engine Hp
200
Engine Model
1MZ-FE
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Plant City
Toyota City
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Cooling Type
Water
Displacement CC
3000.0
Displacement CI
183.07123228419
Engine
3.0L V-Shaped 1MZ-FE
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Cycles
4
Engine KW
149.1400
Engine Manufacturer
Toyota
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant Company Name
Toyota Motor Corporation - Tsutsumi Plant
Plant State
AICHI
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JT8BF22G1V0 - MCV20L · 300
Series
MCV20L
Trim
300
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.0
Engine Hp
200
Engine Model
1MZ-FE
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Plant City
Toyota City
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Cooling Type
Water
Displacement CC
3000.0
Displacement CI
183.07123228419
Engine
3.0L V-Shaped 1MZ-FE
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Cycles
4
Engine KW
149.1400
Engine Manufacturer
Toyota
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant Company Name
Toyota Motor Corporation - Tsutsumi Plant
Plant State
AICHI
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JT8BF22G1V5 - MCV20L · 300
Series
MCV20L
Trim
300
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.0
Engine Hp
200
Engine Model
1MZ-FE
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Plant City
Toyota City
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Cooling Type
Water
Displacement CC
3000.0
Displacement CI
183.07123228419
Engine
3.0L V-Shaped 1MZ-FE
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Cycles
4
Engine KW
149.1400
Engine Manufacturer
Toyota
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant Company Name
Toyota Motor Corporation - Tsutsumi Plant
Plant State
AICHI
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JT8BF22G2V0 - MCV20L · 300
Series
MCV20L
Trim
300
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.0
Engine Hp
200
Engine Model
1MZ-FE
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Plant City
Toyota City
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Cooling Type
Water
Displacement CC
3000.0
Displacement CI
183.07123228419
Engine
3.0L V-Shaped 1MZ-FE
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Cycles
4
Engine KW
149.1400
Engine Manufacturer
Toyota
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant Company Name
Toyota Motor Corporation - Tsutsumi Plant
Plant State
AICHI
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JT8BF22G2V5 - MCV20L · 300
Series
MCV20L
Trim
300
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.0
Engine Hp
200
Engine Model
1MZ-FE
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Plant City
Toyota City
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Cooling Type
Water
Displacement CC
3000.0
Displacement CI
183.07123228419
Engine
3.0L V-Shaped 1MZ-FE
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Cycles
4
Engine KW
149.1400
Engine Manufacturer
Toyota
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant Company Name
Toyota Motor Corporation - Tsutsumi Plant
Plant State
AICHI
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JT8BF22G3V0 - MCV20L · 300
Series
MCV20L
Trim
300
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.0
Engine Hp
200
Engine Model
1MZ-FE
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Plant City
Toyota City
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Cooling Type
Water
Displacement CC
3000.0
Displacement CI
183.07123228419
Engine
3.0L V-Shaped 1MZ-FE
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Cycles
4
Engine KW
149.1400
Engine Manufacturer
Toyota
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant Company Name
Toyota Motor Corporation - Tsutsumi Plant
Plant State
AICHI
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JT8BF22G3V5 - MCV20L · 300
Series
MCV20L
Trim
300
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.0
Engine Hp
200
Engine Model
1MZ-FE
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Plant City
Toyota City
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Cooling Type
Water
Displacement CC
3000.0
Displacement CI
183.07123228419
Engine
3.0L V-Shaped 1MZ-FE
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Cycles
4
Engine KW
149.1400
Engine Manufacturer
Toyota
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant Company Name
Toyota Motor Corporation - Tsutsumi Plant
Plant State
AICHI
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JT8BF22G4V0 - MCV20L · 300
Series
MCV20L
Trim
300
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.0
Engine Hp
200
Engine Model
1MZ-FE
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Plant City
Toyota City
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Cooling Type
Water
Displacement CC
3000.0
Displacement CI
183.07123228419
Engine
3.0L V-Shaped 1MZ-FE
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Cycles
4
Engine KW
149.1400
Engine Manufacturer
Toyota
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant Company Name
Toyota Motor Corporation - Tsutsumi Plant
Plant State
AICHI
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JT8BF22G4V5 - MCV20L · 300
Series
MCV20L
Trim
300
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.0
Engine Hp
200
Engine Model
1MZ-FE
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Plant City
Toyota City
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Cooling Type
Water
Displacement CC
3000.0
Displacement CI
183.07123228419
Engine
3.0L V-Shaped 1MZ-FE
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Cycles
4
Engine KW
149.1400
Engine Manufacturer
Toyota
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant Company Name
Toyota Motor Corporation - Tsutsumi Plant
Plant State
AICHI
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JT8BF22G5V0 - MCV20L · 300
Series
MCV20L
Trim
300
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.0
Engine Hp
200
Engine Model
1MZ-FE
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Plant City
Toyota City
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Cooling Type
Water
Displacement CC
3000.0
Displacement CI
183.07123228419
Engine
3.0L V-Shaped 1MZ-FE
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Cycles
4
Engine KW
149.1400
Engine Manufacturer
Toyota
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant Company Name
Toyota Motor Corporation - Tsutsumi Plant
Plant State
AICHI
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JT8BF22G5V5 - MCV20L · 300
Series
MCV20L
Trim
300
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.0
Engine Hp
200
Engine Model
1MZ-FE
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Plant City
Toyota City
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Cooling Type
Water
Displacement CC
3000.0
Displacement CI
183.07123228419
Engine
3.0L V-Shaped 1MZ-FE
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Cycles
4
Engine KW
149.1400
Engine Manufacturer
Toyota
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant Company Name
Toyota Motor Corporation - Tsutsumi Plant
Plant State
AICHI
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR

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