Renault R12 License Plate Bulb Size

The Renault R12 license plate light requires a bulb with the specific size 97 for proper illumination. Available data for the lighting component covers the period from 1971 through 1977.

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
1971-1977	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 Renault R12 uses the ANSI 97 bulb for its license plate position across all listed model years from 1971-1977.
The 97 is a single-filament bulb, meaning it serves one lighting function rather than combining two, such as stop and tail.
It operates on a 12-volt electrical system and draws 13 watts.
The 97 uses a BA15s bayonet base, which is a single-contact bayonet mount with a 15mm collar width.
The BA15s base type is distinct from the BA15d, which carries two contact points at its base. These two base types are not interchangeable despite sharing the same collar width.
The 97 is classified as a variant of the 1156 bulb. While the 1156 is rated at 12V and 26.9W, the 97 operates at a lower 13W output, so the two are not direct substitutes despite sharing the same base type.
The ANSI 97 designation indicates the bulb conforms to standards recognized in the United States and Canada.