In general : Truck Renault can be identified from the following numbers:
Location : Renault truck identification number– stamped on the vehicle– on the type plate . Engine Number– on the engine block . Gearbox Number– on the gearbox
Truck Renault identification number:
Location of the Truck Renault vin

On the lower edge of the scuttle frame, on the right, beneath the front windscreen

On the rise over the right running board

On the running board step on the right

Under a plastic cover at the right entrance

On the chassis, level with the right rear wheel

On the vehicle frame by the right rear wheel

On the right hand frame support in front of the rear axle

On the right hand vehicle frame in front of the rear axle

Premium / Kerax / Magnum
On the vehicle frame, on the right, behind the front axle

On the frame, on the right, in front of the front axle
in two vertical rows

Magnum from 02/2005
On the vehicle frame, on the right, behind the axle, up on the frame

on the driver’s side on the left, behind the windscreen
Truck Renault vin Lettering




The Renault truck t vin has a Nissan symbol at both ends


In two vertical rows and covered with transparent film

Truck Renault vin breakdown
Premium Renault Magnum Renault kerax
Truck Renault Type Plate:
Location of the Truck Renault type plate

Riveted onto the running board step on the front passenger’s side – aluminium plate

On the right hand B-spar

On the running board step on the right

On the running board step on the right of Renault t truck

On the right hand B-spar of Renault rvi

In the left hand entry

On the B-pillar, on the left-hand side
Sometimes however on the rear wall of the cab, inside, in the middle
Composition and appearance of Truck Renault type plate on the Trafic / Master / Mascott
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 | = | Maximum axle load, front axle |
G | = | Maximum axle load, rear 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 | = | Truck Renault identification number |
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

Security features on the plastic sticker
The name ‘Truck Renault’ becomes visible around the plate under UV light.


Composition and appearance of the type plate in Truck Renault t

Form and appearance of the type plate of Truck Renault
Midlum / Premium / Kerax / Magnum
The type plates used here are aluminium plates. The typeface and the type of entries may vary. The possibility of varying the weights means that the type plates may have varying entries.
1. Original entries inserted by the manufacturing plant.
2. Plate filled out by an importer
3. Plate filled out at a workshop
(Caution: The “raw” type plate is identical in every case.) )
Not all fields are necessarily filled out.
Different rivets may also be used.

2.5 Form and appearance of the type plates
Midlum / Premium / Kerax / Magnum
The type plates used here are aluminium plates. The typeface and the type of entries may vary. The possibility of varying the weights means that the type plates may have varying entries.
1. Original entries inserted by the manufacturing plant.
2. Plate filled out by an importer
3. Plate filled out at a workshop
(Caution: The “raw” type plate is identical in every case.) )
Not all fields are necessarily filled out.
Different rivets may also be used.

New pattern type plate from 09/2005

Truck Renault Engine Number:
Location of the engine number in Renault truck
Master Master II
Mascott II Trafic Trafic II
On the starter flange
additional sticker at the top of the toothed belt cover
Maxity DXi 2.5 litre
Premium / Kerax


01 = Sticker
02 = Needle-stamped



Truck Renault DXI 11 engine (stamped onto the engine block)
Truck Renault Engine DXI 13
Truck Renault Gearbox number:
Location of the gearbox number in Truck Renault
Maaster Master II Mascott II
Trafic Trafic II
Premium / Midlum / Kerax / Magnum

