Renault vehicles can be identified from the following numbers:
Location ,Vehicle identification number- stamped on the vehicle- on the type plate . Engine Number- on the engine block . Gearbox Number- on the gearbox . Manufacturer number- on the type plate
Renault also keeps the following vehicle details:
Colour
Model description
Additional fittings
Receiver (distribution centre/dealer/country of delivery)
Date of manufacture
The location of each particular data carrier is shown in the following pictures.
Table of Contents
Vehicle Identification Number:
Location of the VIN
on the lower edge of the scuttle frame, on the right, beneath the front windscreen
on the right front shock absorber housing
on the front crossmember, beneath the right front seat
on the floor of the boot, on the right, under the carpet
on the lower edge of the scuttle frame, on the right, beneath the front windscreen
on the front crossmember, beneath the right front seat
on the right front shock absorber housing stamped
on the front crossmember, beneath the right front seat
on the front crossmember, beneath the right front seat
on one crooked cross beam in front on the right in the engine space
on the right front inner wing
on the right front shock absorber housing
on the right part of the heating box
on the chassis under the windshield on the right
stamped onto the engine compartment bulkhead
on the suspension strut dome
engraved onto a metal strip which is either welded or riveted on, in the boot, on the right
on the B-spar, on the front passenger’s side, near the lock
on the right front shock absorber housing
In the spare wheel well on the right
in the engine compartment, on the right, on the lower crossmember
on the A-spar, on the right side
on the right front shock absorber housing
on the right front shock absorber housing
on the right front shock absorber housing
on the right front shock absorber housing
on the right front inner wing
on the front crossmember, beneath the right front seat
on the flat, horizontal part of the edge of the heating box
on the front crossmember, beneath the right front seat
on the front crossmember, beneath the right front seat
on the right part of the heating box
VIN Lettering
Needle point:
Normal stamping process:
In this process, so-called steel stamping numerals are mechanically stamped or impressed on the substrate which is thus compacted in the respective areas.
The chassis number is applied in one line or in two lines (KANGOO I and SCENIC III) at the plant.
VIN breakdown
Type Plate:
Location of the type plate
stuck on beneath a flap under the right front seat – aluminium plate
stuck on to the right door pillar – plastic plate
fixed either onto the right hand scuttle strut or onto the heating box – aluminium plate
stuck on to the right door pillar – plastic plate
stuck on to the right door pillar – plastic plate
stuck on to the right door pillar – plastic plate
fixed to the lower part of the door pillar in the middle, on the left – aluminium plate
Fixed to the lower part of the door pillar in the middle, on the left – plastic plate
stuck on to the right door pillar – plastic plate
stuck on to the left door pillar – plastic plate
stuck on to the right door pillar – plastic plate
stuck on to the right door pillar either at the back or on the front – plastic plate
stuck on to the right door pillar – plastic plate
stuck on to the right door pillar – plastic plate
stuck on to the right rear door pillar – plastic plate
stuck on to the right door pillar – plastic plate
attached in the engine compartment – aluminium plate
attached in the engine compartment – aluminium plate
attached in the engine compartment – aluminium plate
attached in the engine compartment – aluminium plate
stuck on to the right door pillar – plastic plate
fixed onto the middle of the heating box – aluminium plate
stuck on to the right door pillar – plastic plate
attached with 2 or 4 rivets to the vertical part of the heating box – aluminium plate
stuck on to the right door pillar under the catch – plastic plate
stuck on to the right door pillar – plastic plate
Composition of the type plate
Since 1988 the type plate has consisted of both the data prescribed by law and the production plate, the so-called ‘oval plate’, which contained the works production data.
From the beginning of 1988 to December 1995
| A | = | Manufacturer’s name |
| B | = | World Manaufacturer Identifier Code – Designation |
| C | = | Serial number |
| D | = | Maximum weight |
| E | = | Total towing weight |
| F | = | Authorised axle load, front axle |
| G | = | Authorised axle load, back axle |
| 1 | = | Model |
| 2 | = | Fittings/Gears |
| 3 | = | Production identification number |
| 4 | = | Overall colour number |
Since the beginning of January 1996
| A | = | Manufacturer’s name |
| B | = | Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
| C | = | Maximum weight |
| D | = | Total towing weight |
| E | = | Authorised axle load, front axle |
| F | = | Authorised axle load, back axle |
| 1 | = | Code for the seat fittings |
| 2 | = | Transmission and options |
| 3 | = | Model |
| 4 | = | Overall colour number |
| 5 | = | Equipment |
| 6 | = | Production identification number |
| 7 | = | Options and fittings at the works |
| 8 | = | Equipment level |
Since the beginning of 1997
Since July 2000
Type plate Koléos
Security features on the plastic sticker
The name ‘RENAULT’ becomes visible around the plate under UV light.
Engine number and gearbox number:
Location of the engine and gearbox numbers
Clio III Espace I to III Espace IV
Fluence Express / Rapid Kangoo I
Thalia or Symbol Twingo I Twingo II
Breakdown of the engine number
On RENAULT vehicles, the engine number consists of a code with four groups of characters.
| 1 | = | Engine type |
| 2 | = | Engine approval number |
| 3 | = | Renault engine designation |
| 4 | = | Engine production number |
Breakdown of the gearbox number
On Renault vehicles, the gearbox number is a code with three groups of characters.
Stamped transmission number
| 1 | = | Transmission type |
| 2 | = | Designation of the transmission type |
| 3 | = | Production identification number |
Production Number
The production number is on the type plate sticker (see image below). It is used by the Renault dealer network for ordering spare parts.
