Vin/chassis number

[monty400k]

Hi, where is the Vin/chassis number stamped on 81 coupes, I bought one recently and am applying for the v5 and need to give it to the DVLA?? Thanks

[HFStuart]

I thought it was in the same place on all Betas - on the bulkhead just in front of the wiper motor.

It should also be on the VIN plate riveted to the OS inner wing  / wheelarch.

[monty400k]

So, it has been ages since I originally posted this however Ive been caught up with the restoration of my MG, finally got round to opening the bonnet on the Beta to try to find the VIN plate again so I can send of the application for the V5, checked the bulkhead by the wiper motor, dont see anything there, I cant get over to the O/S wing at the moment as the car is boxed in however there is a small plate riveted onto the panel directly above the N/S headlight, is this likely to be it, what do the chassis number on these start with?Thanks

[rossocorsa]

It should start ZLA on an 81 car but does depend on when it was built as opposed to registered, earlier cars start 828