VIN location on clio RS200 engine

[John0021]

Hi there. Can someone please tell me the location of the VIN on the engine of a clio 200, 62 plate. I’m looking to buy one and just wanted the assurance it hasn’t had the engine replaced.

 

[Gus]

The engine number is to the right of the oil filter as in the pic shamelessly stolen off google. The head is also laser etched in the red ring above but doubt that will be necessary to check or be easy to see. High chance of rust or corrosion on the engine number due to the lettering being exposed where as the rest of the engine was painted.