Used Nissan Cabstar Fuel Tank

The Nissan Cabstar in the UK ran across several distinct generations, and fuel tank fitment follows the engine code and fuel type more than the model year alone — so a tank from a different generation may well have different mounting points, sender unit positions, or capacity. Name the boundary carefully: if you are crossing between the F22 generation (early Cabstar) and the F24 generation (later Cabstar), confirm with the breaker against both registrations before buying, as ancillary and mounting details can change at that boundary. Supply your engine code from your V5 alongside your registration to give the breaker the best chance of matching correctly.

Yes, fuel type absolutely matters: a diesel tank and a petrol tank are not interchangeable, and fitting the wrong one is a safety risk as well as a fitment failure. The vast majority of Cabstar trucks sold in the UK are diesel, but always confirm your fuel type before ordering. Tell the breaker your fuel type and engine code from your V5 so there is no ambiguity.

Body style — whether your Cabstar is a platform cab, tipper, or dropside — does not drive fuel tank fitment; the tank is a chassis-level mechanical component that follows the engine code, fuel type, and generation rather than what is bolted on the back. What matters is your engine code, gearbox type, and year within the correct generation. Focus on those details when talking to the breaker rather than describing the bodywork.

Trim level does not affect fuel tank fitment on the Cabstar — the tank is determined by mechanical specification, not the equipment level of the cab. If you are sourcing a tank from a higher or lower specification truck, you may notice cosmetic differences in surrounding panels or brackets, but the tank itself should be the same unit provided the engine code, fuel type, and generation match. Always confirm against your registration with the breaker before purchasing.

This question potentially spans a generation boundary, so it needs care: confirm with the breaker against both registrations rather than assuming direct compatibility. The breaker will check whether both vehicles share the same engine code and that no mid-production mounting or ancillary changes affect the swap. Providing your V5 engine code alongside your registration is the single most useful thing you can do to get a reliable answer.

Give the breaker your registration number, the engine code from your V5 (the engine code matters more than the year badge for mechanical parts like this), your fuel type, and your gearbox type. The more of these you can supply, the more accurately the breaker can match the tank without guessing. Fitment is never guaranteed on used parts, but a good engine code match significantly reduces the risk of ordering something that will not suit your vehicle.