Used Nissan NV300 AC Compressor

The Nissan NV300 is based on the Renault Trafic third generation platform, introduced in 2016, and shares its compressor fitment primarily with the engine code rather than the model year alone. If both vehicles share the same engine code – which you can find on your V5C or via a VIN check – there is a strong chance the compressor will interchange, but whether any ancillary bracket or mounting changes occurred mid-production is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration. Never assume fitment purely on year without checking the engine code first.

Both a 2017 and a 2020 Nissan NV300 sit within the same generation (2016 onwards), so the core compressor is likely the same unit provided the engine code matches – the 1.6 dCi variants are the most common in the UK. However, ancillary changes and mounting bracket revisions can occur within a generation without a formal facelift, so confirm compatibility with the breaker using your registration number before buying. Matching engine codes is the most reliable starting point.

No, the trim level does not affect AC compressor fitment on the NV300 – Workato, Combi, and other variants all use the same mechanical components determined by engine code, not badge or trim. You may find cosmetic or interior differences between these variants when sourcing from a breaker, but the compressor itself follows the engine, not the trim. Focus your search on matching the engine code rather than the trim name.

The vast majority of Nissan NV300s sold in the UK are diesel, and petrol variants are extremely uncommon in the UK market, so this is rarely a practical concern for UK buyers. If you do encounter a non-diesel donor vehicle, treat it as a different application entirely and do not assume the compressor crosses over – confirm with the breaker against both registrations. Stick to matching engine codes as your primary guide.

The Nissan NV300, Renault Trafic Mk3, and Vauxhall Vivaro B are closely related platforms sharing the same engine family, and AC compressors from these models are frequently interchangeable when the engine code matches. This can be very useful as breakers often hold more Trafic or Vivaro stock, increasing your chances of finding a good used unit. Always cross-reference the engine code with the breaker rather than relying on the badge alone, as there may be application-specific differences.

The engine code is the single most important detail – find it on your V5C or via a HPI-style VIN check and give it to the breaker when requesting a quote. You should also confirm whether your compressor is electronically paired or coded to the vehicle, as ECU or immobiliser pairing on the replacement unit is something to verify with the breaker against your specific registration rather than assume. Providing your full registration alongside the engine code gives the breaker the best chance of matching the right part first time.