Second Hand Nissan NV300 Radiator

The Nissan NV300 is essentially a rebadged Renault Trafic (third generation), which ran from 2014 onwards in the UK, so there is only one generation to work with rather than a cross-generation swap. Within that production run, engine code is the most important factor — a radiator from a matching engine code (for example, a 1.6 dCi unit sharing the same code as yours) is the strongest starting point. That said, confirm with the breaker against your registration, as ancillary brackets and mounting points can change quietly mid-production without a formal facelift.

It can do, because automatic gearboxes sometimes use a transmission oil cooler integrated into or alongside the main radiator, meaning the automatic-spec radiator may have additional connections that a manual-spec unit does not. Always tell the breaker whether your van is manual or automatic when requesting a quote, alongside your engine code from the V5 or a VIN check. Never assume a manual-spec radiator will drop straight into an automatic van without confirming this with the breaker.

No, trim level does not affect radiator fitment on the NV300 — the Visia, Acenta, and Tekna badges reflect comfort and equipment differences rather than anything mechanical under the bonnet. The radiator follows the engine code and gearbox type, not the trim name. You may find minor cosmetic or bracket differences on the sourced part depending on which van it came from, so mention your engine code to the breaker rather than your trim name.

Both years fall within the same single NV300 generation (2014 onwards), so the engine code match is your key check rather than worrying about a generational boundary. If both vans share the same engine code and gearbox type, fitment is a strong possibility, but confirm with the breaker against your registration as mounting and ancillary details can vary across the production run. Supplying your engine code from the V5 gives the breaker the best chance of matching the right unit to your van.

Body style does not affect radiator fitment — the radiator is determined by the engine and drivetrain, not by whether the van has rear windows or a solid panel. Focus on giving the breaker your engine code and fuel type rather than describing the body configuration. As long as the engine codes match, body style can be disregarded entirely for this part.

The single most useful detail is the engine code, found on your V5 logbook or via a VIN check, as the radiator follows the engine rather than the badge or year alone. You should also confirm your fuel type (diesel is near-universal on the NV300 but worth stating) and whether the van is manual or automatic. Year of registration is helpful context, but the engine code and gearbox type will do the heavy lifting when the breaker is searching their stock.