Renault R15 License Plate Bulb Size

The Renault R15 license plate light uses a bulb size of 97 for illumination. Data for the specified component covers the range from 1974 to 1976.

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
1974-1976	97

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

The Renault R15 uses the 97 bulb for its license plate position across the 1974-1976 model years.
The 97 is an ANSI-standardized bulb type recognized in the United States and Canada, operating at 12 volts with a 13-watt output.
It is a single-filament bulb, meaning it serves one lighting function rather than combining two, such as stop and tail, within a single unit.
The 97 uses a BA15s bayonet base, which is a single-contact bayonet mount that locks into its socket with a twist rather than a threaded connection.
The 97 is a variant of the 1156 bulb type, though the two are not always interchangeable due to differences in wattage and exact base pin positioning that may affect fitment in specific housings.