Used Nissan NV300 Axle

The Nissan NV300 was introduced to the UK market in 2016 and has continued as a single generation through to the present, so a 2017 and a 2020 are both from the same generation. However, axle fitment on vans also depends on the payload or GVW rating of both vehicles, so you should check the weight plate inside the driver's door on each van before ordering. Confirm the exact interchange with the breaker against both registrations to be sure.

On vans like the NV300, the axle and running gear are often uprated to handle greater weight, so a higher GVW variant may carry a heavier-duty axle than a lighter payload version. The payload rating is the key figure to match — check the plate inside your driver's door rather than relying on the model name alone. Tell the breaker both your GVW rating and the donor vehicle's GVW rating so they can confirm whether the parts are compatible.

Trim level alone does not affect axle fitment on the NV300; the axle specification is driven by engine size and payload rating, not by whether your van is badged as Sport or a base model. You can expect cosmetic differences between donor vans — such as different bodywork colours or interior finishes — but these have no bearing on whether the axle will fit. Match the GVW rating and engine size, then confirm with the breaker against your registration.

Engine size can influence the brake and axle specification on a van, as larger or more powerful engines are sometimes paired with uprated running gear to suit the application. The 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre NV300 variants may therefore carry different axle specifications even if the GVW rating is the same. Give the breaker both the engine size and the GVW rating from your plate, and ask them to confirm the part matches your registration before purchasing.

For a rear beam axle the side distinction may not apply in the same way as it does for individual wishbones or driveshafts, but you should still clarify with the breaker exactly which component you need — whether that is the full rear axle assembly, a stub axle, or a separate nearside or offside component. Using NS (nearside, left-hand side) and OS (offside, right-hand side) when speaking to the breaker will avoid any confusion. Confirm the exact part number and configuration against your registration before agreeing a purchase.

The NV300 was offered in both short-wheelbase and long-wheelbase body configurations, and the axle track and specification can differ between them, so a direct swap between wheelbase variants cannot be assumed. Wheelbase and GVW rating both need to match for running gear to interchange safely. Check both the wheelbase and the weight plate on your van, and confirm compatibility with the breaker against both registrations before ordering.