Figure 1.3. Chassis number
| № | Parameter | Content | |
| 1 | Immutable code | J | Asia |
| 2 | Country of origin | M | Japan |
| 3 | A | European right hand drive version | |
| IN | European left-hand drive version | ||
| 4 | Model variation | M | 3-door hatchback |
| S | 4-door sedan | ||
| 5 | Transmission | N | Manual 5-speed |
| R | Automatic 4-speed | ||
| 6 | Series | CJ | COLT |
| SK | LANCER | ||
| 7 | Engine type | 1 | 4G13: 1299 cm³ |
| 4 | 4G92: 1597 cm³ | ||
| 8 | Body type | A | Passenger |
| 9 | Year of model release | T | 1996 |
| 10 | Manufacturer | U | Automobile plant in Mizushima |
| 11 | Serial number | — | — |
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