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VIN 1FDYU90L2JVA47892 — 1988 Ford LT9000

Recorded with Louis A Hoffman Nursery Inc · USDOT 1726557

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Vehicle identity

VIN1FDYU90L2JVA47892
Model year1988
MakeFord
ModelLT9000
Vehicle typeSTRAIGHT TRUCK
License plateMI BB19304 (Michigan)
Last inspected2025-10-30

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.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2025-10-301FDYU90L2JVA47892MI BB19304LOUIS A HOFFMAN NURSERY INC · USDOT 1726557

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

Louis A Hoffman Nursery Inc Active

USDOT
1726557
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Harbor Springs, MI
Power units
4
Drivers
10
Inspections (24 mo)
2
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
100%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-10-30). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1FDYU90L2JVA47892
Year/Make
1988 Ford
Inspections
1
Open recalls
0

What this means

1FDYU90L2JVA47892 is a 1988 Ford LT9000 operated by Louis A Hoffman Nursery Inc (USDOT 1726557). License plate on its inspection records: MI BB19304. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.

What this VIN is

1988 Ford LT9000 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FDYU90L2JVA47892. It is a truck built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the JEFFERSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY plant. Powertrain: L-10 engine, 10L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)) places it in Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier.

Roadside inspection & out-of-service record

This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-10-30). Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-10-30) was in Michigan, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 6 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (6). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

Operated by Louis A Hoffman Nursery Inc (USDOT 1726557) on 2025-10-30 — 1 inspection, 2 out-of-service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeFORD
ModelLT9000
Model Year1988
Vehicle TypeINCOMPLETE VEHICLE
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassTruck
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)
Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier
ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANY
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityJEFFERSON COUNTY
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateKENTUCKY
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Engine ModelL-10
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders6
Displacement L10
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryDiesel
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
Brake System TypeAir
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance6⚠ High
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by LOUIS A HOFFMAN NURSERY INC (DOT 1726557)Last seen 2025-10-30
1 inspections · 2 OOS · 6 violations
Last inspected in Michigan · Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate MI BB19304
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1FDYU90L2JVA47892 decode to?
VIN 1FDYU90L2JVA47892 decodes to a 1988 Ford LT9000 — body: Truck; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: L-10; fuel: Diesel.
Why was 1988 Ford LT9000 VIN 1FDYU90L2JVA47892 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 2 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. By type: 2 vehicle. Most of its violations are in Vehicle Maintenance (6), which covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
What license plate is on VIN 1FDYU90L2JVA47892?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: MI BB19304 (Michigan).

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