VIN 1FTYN90P2VVA43478 — 1997 Ford L9501
Recorded with Mike Brown · USDOT 835679
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FTYN90P2VVA43478 |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | L9501 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | ID BI851 (Idaho) |
| Inspection window | 2025-06-20 to 2026-05-15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-15 | 1FTYN90P2VVA43478 | ID BI851 | MIKE BROWN · USDOT 835679 |
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
Mike Brown Active
- USDOT
- 835679
- MC
- 372231
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Eagle, ID
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 3
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 100%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-05-15). 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
1FTYN90P2VVA43478 is a 1997 Ford L9501 operated by Mike Brown (USDOT 835679). License plate on its inspection records: ID BI851. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1997 Ford L9501 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FTYN90P2VVA43478. It is a truck built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the JEFFERSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY plant. Powertrain: M11 Plus engine, 10.8L 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 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-06-20 and 2026-05-15. Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle, 2 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-15) was in Nevada, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 6 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (3), followed by Driver Fitness (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Mike Brown (USDOT 835679) from 2025-06-20 to 2026-05-15 — 3 inspections, 3 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | L9501 |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| Series | Louisville 101 |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 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 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | JEFFERSON COUNTY Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | KENTUCKY |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | M11 Plus The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 10.8 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Diesel Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range. |
| Brake System Type | Air 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 | 3 | ! Moderate |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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