Nissan Van License Plate Bulb Size

The Nissan Van license plate light requires a bulb size of 97 for the specified lighting location. Data for the bulb size covers the range from 1987 to 1988.

The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.

Bulb Size by Year Range

Years	Bulb Size
1987-1988	97

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. Variant of 1156. 12V, 13W.	97

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Additional Notes

The bulb size 97 is an ANSI-standardized type used in both the United States and Canada, operating at 12 volts with a 13-watt output.
The 97 bulb uses a BA15s bayonet base, which is a single-contact base design that seats and locks with a twist-and-push motion.
The 97 bulb carries a single filament, meaning it serves one lighting function rather than combining two functions such as stop and tail in a shared housing.
The Nissan Van (1987-1988) uses the 97 bulb for its license plate lighting position.
The 97 is classified as a variant of the 1156 bulb. While the two types share the BA15s base, they are not identical, and substitution between them may not be appropriate for all applications without confirming wattage and dimensional compatibility with the socket.