Used Nissan NV300 Cylinder Head

The NV300 is based on the Renault Trafic third generation platform, launched in the UK around 2016, and all UK NV300s sold share that same generation, so there is no major generation boundary to navigate within the NV300 badge itself. That said, fitment of a used cylinder head depends primarily on matching the engine code exactly, not just the year, so check your V5 or run a VIN check to confirm your engine code before ordering. Bring that code to the breaker so they can match it precisely, as even small production changes within the same engine family can affect compatibility.

The engine code is the single most important detail for a cylinder head — far more reliable than the year alone, because Nissan NV300 vans can share a model year while carrying different engine variants with different head specifications. Your engine code will be on your V5 registration document or can be confirmed via a VIN check, and it typically begins with M9R or similar for the 1.6 dCi diesel units used in this van. Always give the breaker your full engine code so they can match like-for-like rather than relying on year alone.

The Nissan NV300 is mechanically related to the Renault Trafic Mk3 and the Vauxhall Vivaro B, all sharing the same platform and engine family from around 2016 onward, so cylinder heads from the same engine code across these badges may well interchange. However, whether a specific head from a particular donor vehicle crosses over to yours depends on the exact engine code and any mid-production specification changes, so confirm this directly with the breaker against your registration. This cross-badge compatibility can be a useful way to find more donor vehicles in the breakers' stock.

Trim level makes no difference to cylinder head fitment on the Nissan NV300 — the Tekna, Acenta, or any other trim designation refers to the equipment and comfort specification, not the engine. What matters is the engine code, fuel type, and gearbox type, all of which you should confirm from your V5 or a VIN check. You may find cosmetic differences between trim-level donor vehicles when collecting the part, but these have no bearing on whether the cylinder head itself will fit your engine.

Gearbox type can influence certain engine ancillaries and mountings, so it is worth mentioning to the breaker when you enquire, even though the core cylinder head specification is primarily driven by the engine code. Whether any specific ancillary or bracket differences affect the head itself on the NV300 is something to confirm with the breaker against your registration, as these details can vary mid-production. Giving the breaker your full engine code alongside your gearbox type gives them the best chance of supplying the right unit.

Yes, the engine displacement and exact variant matter significantly — a cylinder head from a 1.6 dCi engine will not be correct for a 2.0 dCi engine, and even within those families there are different power output variants that may use different head specifications. The safest approach is to identify your precise engine code from the V5 or a VIN check and supply that to the breaker, rather than relying on the displacement description alone. Matching the engine code exactly is the most reliable way to ensure the used cylinder head is from the correct application.