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Yes, the Nissan Interstar has a brake light switch — it is a standard component on all variants, as every road vehicle with a braking system requires a switch to trigger the brake lights. On the Interstar, it is typically mounted on the brake pedal assembly under the dashboard. This applies across all engine and payload variants of the van.
The Nissan Interstar was sold in the UK as a single generation, based on the Renault Master/Opel Movano platform, produced from around 2002 to 2010. Within that production run there were minor updates, so a switch from a 2003 van and one from a 2008 van may well be the same part, but confirm with the breaker against your exact registration before ordering, as pedal box specifications can differ across build years.
The brake light switch is a pedal-mounted electrical component and is not directly linked to engine size or power output. In principle it should be consistent across the 2.2 dCi and 2.5 dCi variants, but always quote your registration and engine code to the breaker so they can verify against the exact donor vehicle.
For the brake light switch specifically, payload and GVW rating are very unlikely to affect fitment, as the switch operates the brake light circuit rather than the braking system itself. Unlike brake discs, callipers or master cylinders, where heavier-rated vans can differ, the pedal switch is generally consistent across payload variants. That said, confirm with the breaker against your plate to be sure, as differences in pedal box specification are always possible.
No, trim level does not affect brake light switch fitment — this is a functional mechanical and electrical component, not a cosmetic one. Whether your Interstar is a basic or higher-specification variant, the switch serves the same purpose and is fitted to the same pedal assembly. Focus on the model year and engine code when speaking to a breaker, not the trim designation.
The Nissan Interstar shares its platform with the Renault Master and Vauxhall Movano of the same era (2002–2010), and many mechanical components including brake pedal switches are common across all three. A breaker familiar with any of these vans may well have a compatible switch, and cross-referencing part numbers is a reliable way to confirm. Ask the breaker to check the part number against your registration before committing to a purchase.