VIN 1FDEF6G65BEB16974 — 1981 Ford
Recorded with Rio Bravo Trucking Sa De Cv · USDOT 1099727
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FDEF6G65BEB16974 |
| Model year | 1981 |
| Make | Ford |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | MX 273AP5 (MX) |
| Last inspected | 2025-06-06 |
Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history
These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-06 | 1FDEF6G65BEB16974 | MX 273AP5 | RIO BRAVO TRUCKING SA DE CV · USDOT 1099727 |
Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.
Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle
Rio Bravo Trucking Sa De Cv Active
- USDOT
- 1099727
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Nuevo Laredo, TA
- Power units
- 66
- Drivers
- 8
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 144
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 41.2%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-06-06). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
View full carrier profile →Authority, insurance & bonds, safety scores, crash history, inspections and the full fleet list.What this means
1FDEF6G65BEB16974 is a 1981 Ford operated by Rio Bravo Trucking Sa De Cv (USDOT 1099727). License plate on its inspection records: MX 273AP5. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present.
What this VIN is
1981 Ford is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FDEF6G65BEB16974. Powertrain: 4.9L displacement, running on gasoline. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)) places it in Class 1–2 light-duty (up to 10,000 lb) — pickups and vans.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-06-06). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-06-06) was in US, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 12 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (11), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Rio Bravo Trucking Sa De Cv (USDOT 1099727) on 2025-06-06 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model Year | 1981 |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| G V W R | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) Class 1–2 light-duty (up to 10,000 lb) — pickups and vans |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | NIEHL Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | NORTH RHINE-WESTPHALIA |
| Plant Country | GERMANY |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 4.9 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range. |
| Brake System Type | Hydraulic Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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