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Yes, the Nissan NV300 does use gas-charged bonnet struts rather than a prop rod to hold the bonnet open, so this is a genuine part to source. There are typically two struts, one on each side of the engine bay. If you are only replacing one, it is generally worth replacing both at the same time as they age and weaken together.
The Nissan NV300 is based on the Renault Trafic third-generation platform and was introduced to the UK market around 2016. There was a facelift around 2019-2021 which brought changes to the front-end styling including the grille and lights, meaning the bonnet itself may differ across that boundary. Whether the strut mounting points and strut specification remain the same across the facelift is something you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration before buying.
No, wheelbase and roof height do not affect bonnet strut fitment on the NV300. The bonnet and its associated struts are shared across short-wheelbase and long-wheelbase variants, and across low-roof and high-roof body styles, within the same generation. Focus your conversation with the breaker on the model year and whether the van is pre- or post-facelift.
Trim level does not affect bonnet strut fitment on the NV300 — the bonnet and strut mounting arrangement is the same whether your van is a Visia, Acenta, or Tekna. You may find cosmetic differences around the engine bay area between trim levels, but the strut itself is not trim-specific. Any strut from the correct generation and facelift period should be suitable regardless of which trim the donor vehicle was.
Engine choice does not affect bonnet strut fitment on the NV300. The bonnet and its struts are consistent across the diesel engine variants offered in the UK market. Simply match the model year and generation when speaking to a breaker, and engine specification can be disregarded for this particular part.
The Nissan NV300 shares its platform with the third-generation Renault Trafic and the second-generation Vauxhall Vivaro, so there is a strong possibility of parts commonality on the bonnet struts. However, whether struts cross-fit in practice — particularly if there were any Nissan-specific front-end differences — is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration before purchasing. A good breaker familiar with the platform will be able to advise quickly on this.