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Vehicle Identification Number

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on a diamond shaped plate in engine compartment. An oval plate is also used to indicate different models and options. The VIN number is composed of sections "A" and "B" on the diamond plate.

Fig 1: Renault Identification Plates
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1975-79 VIN CODES

Application Code
Le Car R-1228
R-5 R-1228
R-12
  Sedan R-1174
  Station Wagon R-1334
R-15 TL R-1308
R-17 GTL R-1328
R-17 Gordini
  Coupe R-1316
  Convertible R-1326
R-17 TL
  Coupe R-1328
  Convertible R-1328