Skip to main content
O Trucking
Vehicle Detail

VIN 1M8PDMPA3XP051293 — 1999 Motor Coach Industries (MOTOR COAC) 102DL3 Intercity/D4500

Recorded with Express Coach Inc · USDOT 4173013

No recalls match

Vehicle identity

VIN1M8PDMPA3XP051293
Model year1999
MakeMotor Coach Industries (MOTOR COAC)
Model102DL3 Intercity/D4500
Vehicle typeBUS
License platePR 1002ET (Puerto Rico)
Last inspected2025-06-25

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
2025-06-251M8PDMPA3XP051293PR 1002ETEXPRESS COACH INC · USDOT 4173013

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

Express Coach Inc Active

USDOT
4173013
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
San Juan, PR
Power units
14
Drivers
10
Inspections (24 mo)
3
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
66.7%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-06-25). 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.
VIN
1M8PDMPA3XP051293
Year/Make
1999 Motor Coach Industries (MOTOR COAC)
Inspections
1
Open recalls
0

What this means

1M8PDMPA3XP051293 is a 1999 Motor Coach Industries 102DL3 Intercity/D4500 operated by Express Coach Inc (USDOT 4173013). License plate on its inspection records: PR 1002ET. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.

What this VIN is

1999 Motor Coach Industries 102DL3 Intercity/D4500 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1M8PDMPA3XP051293. It is a bus built by MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC. at the PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA plant. Powertrain: Series 60 engine, 12.7L 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 2025-06-25). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-06-25) was in Puerto Rico, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

Operated by Express Coach Inc (USDOT 4173013) on 2025-06-25 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeMOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES
Model102DL3 Intercity/D4500
Model Year1999
SeriesMCI
Vehicle TypeBUS
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassBus
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
ManufacturerMOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC.
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityPEMBINA
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateNORTH DAKOTA
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Engine ModelSeries 60
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 L12.7
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 Maintenance2! Moderate
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by EXPRESS COACH INC (DOT 4173013)Last seen 2025-06-25
1 inspections · 1 OOS · 2 violations
Last inspected in Puerto Rico · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate PR 1002ET
Related vehicles
Other vehicles operated by Express Coach Inc
Nearby VINs in our inspection database

Related

Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1M8PDMPA3XP051293 decode to?
VIN 1M8PDMPA3XP051293 decodes to a 1999 Motor Coach Industries 102DL3 Intercity/D4500 — body: Bus; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: Series 60; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as MOTOR COAC.
Why was 1999 Motor Coach Industries 102DL3 Intercity/D4500 VIN 1M8PDMPA3XP051293 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. By type: 1 vehicle. Most of its violations are in Vehicle Maintenance (2), which covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
What license plate is on VIN 1M8PDMPA3XP051293?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: PR 1002ET (Puerto Rico).

Vetting a used truck purchase?

Tell us what you're looking for and we'll send matching new or used trucks — no obligation.

Prefer to talk? Call (682) 978-8641 · We reply within 1 business day. No spam.

Ready to Grow Your Trucking Business?

Dispatch support for your trucking business. Explore our current service options.