Used Nissan NV300 Differential

The Nissan NV300 is a rebadged Renault Trafic third generation, which ran from 2016 onwards in the UK, so there is only one generation to consider and year-to-year swaps within that range are broadly similar mechanically. However, Nissan and Renault did introduce running production changes during this period, so whether a differential from, say, a 2017 van will drop straight into a 2021 van is something you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration. The engine code is the single most useful detail you can supply — it appears on your V5 or can be confirmed via a VIN check.

The engine code matters above everything else for a mechanical part like a differential — two NV300 vans from the same year can have different engines and different driveline components. The NV300 was offered with 1.6-litre twin-turbo diesel variants producing different power outputs, and the differential spec can differ between them, so always quote your engine code to the breaker rather than relying on year alone. Your engine code is printed on your V5C logbook or can be found via a VIN decoder.

Yes, gearbox type is a key fitment factor for a differential — a van with a manual gearbox will have a different driveline setup to one with an automatic or twin-clutch transmission. Always tell the breaker whether your NV300 is manual or automatic alongside the engine code, as this combination is what determines the correct unit. Supplying your registration for a VIN check is the most reliable way to confirm this.

Trim level does not affect differential fitment on the NV300 — the differential is determined by engine code and gearbox type, not by whether the donor van was an SE, Tekna, or Sport. You may find cosmetic or comfort differences between stripped parts on a higher-spec breaker vehicle, but the differential itself is a mechanical component unaffected by trim designation. Confirm engine code and gearbox type match and leave trim level out of the conversation with the breaker.

Body style and panel van length do not affect differential fitment — the differential follows the engine and gearbox specification, not the wheelbase or body configuration. A unit from a long-wheelbase van with the same engine code as your short-wheelbase van is mechanically the same as far as the differential is concerned. Confirm engine code and gearbox type match with the breaker and you should be looking at the right unit, though the breaker should always verify against your registration before any sale is agreed.

The NV300 is mechanically the same vehicle as the third-generation Renault Trafic (2014 onwards), so components from a Trafic with a matching engine code and gearbox type are widely regarded in the trade as interchangeable with NV300 parts. That said, there were running production changes across both model lines that could affect ancillary fitment details, so you should confirm the specific unit against your registration with the breaker before purchasing. Providing your engine code and gearbox type gives the breaker the best chance of matching the right unit to your van.