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Free Bristol 400 VIN Decoder

Decode your Bristol 400 VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 1 variant (1946–1950). No registration.

1946–1950 1 variant Petrol
Bristol 400
Photo: Brian Snelson from Hockley, Essex, England, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Bristol 400 specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each 400 variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.0 4MT (81 HP) 1946–1950 Petrol 2.0 L 80 bhp MANUAL 4sp RWD —

Specifications are indicative, from open data (cardata.wiki). Decode your VIN above to confirm the exact build.

Why decode a Bristol 400 VIN?

The VIN confirms the exact engine, gearbox and trim, exposes outstanding recalls, and verifies the car matches its paperwork, so you can be sure a used 400 is what the advert claims before you buy.

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Bristol 400 VIN FAQ

What does a Bristol 400 VIN tell you?+
A Bristol 400 VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Bristol 400?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the Bristol 400 made?+
Our database covers the Bristol 400 for model years 1946–1950, across 1 variant.
Is the Bristol 400 VIN check free?+
Yes, decoding specifications, recalls and safety ratings is completely free and needs no registration. A paid full-history report (mileage, theft, accidents) is optional.

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