Used Nissan Interstar Bonnet Latch

Yes, the Nissan Interstar is a van with a conventional front-hinged bonnet, so it does have a bonnet latch mechanism. The latch secures the bonnet from inside the engine bay and is released by a cable pull inside the cab, just as you would expect on any standard van of this type.

The Nissan Interstar was sold in the UK from 2002 to 2010, sharing its platform with the Renault Master and Vauxhall Movano of the same era. A facelift was introduced around 2003–2004, which brought updates to the front-end styling including the grille and lights, making the pre-facelift and post-facelift fronts visually distinct. Knowing which phase your van is — pre-facelift or post-facelift — is the most important thing when sourcing a used bonnet latch.

The 2003 model sits in the pre-facelift period, while the 2007 model is post-facelift, so there is a generational boundary between them that may affect front-end components. Bonnet latches are typically mounted to the bonnet slam panel and can be affected by changes to the front-end structure at a facelift. You should confirm with the breaker that the part from their vehicle matches your exact registration before purchasing, as we cannot guarantee interchange across that facelift boundary.

Trim level does not affect bonnet latch fitment on the Interstar — the latch is a structural mechanical component tied to the platform, not to trim specification. Whether your van is a base model or a higher-spec variant, the latch will be the same part within the same facelift phase. Focus on matching the build year and facelift period rather than the trim level when searching for a used part.

The Nissan Interstar, Renault Master (Mk2), and Vauxhall Movano (Mk1) were all built on the same shared platform during the 2002–2010 period, and breakers often cross-reference parts between these three vehicles. In practice, many mechanical and body components do interchange, but latch mounting points or cable attachment details can occasionally differ between badged variants. It is worth asking the breaker explicitly whether the latch from the sister vehicle has been confirmed to fit your Interstar registration, rather than assuming it will.

No — the bonnet latch is a front-end component and is the same regardless of whether your Interstar is a short or long wheelbase, or a low or high roof variant. All body length and roof height combinations within the same facelift phase share the same front-end structure. Simply match the year and facelift period and you can disregard wheelbase and roof height entirely when searching for this part.