Second Hand Nissan NV300 Wiper Motor

The Nissan NV300 was introduced in 2016 and shares its platform and generation with the Renault Trafic Mk3 and Vauxhall Vivaro B of the same era. There was a facelift around 2019 that brought updates to the front end and interior. Knowing whether your van is pre-facelift (2016–2019) or post-facelift (2019 onwards) is important when sourcing a wiper motor, as the wiper linkage and motor assembly can differ between these two phases.

A 2017 NV300 is pre-facelift and a 2020 NV300 is post-facelift, so these sit either side of the 2019 facelift boundary. The front wiper motor and linkage assembly may differ across that boundary, so we would not assume these are a straight swap. Confirm with the breaker by giving them both registration plates so they can check the part numbers match before you buy.

For wiper motors, trim level does not affect fitment — the wiper motor is determined by the generation and whether it is a front or rear unit, not by whether the van is SE, Acenta, or Tekna grade. You may find minor cosmetic differences in wiper blade style between specs, but the motor itself should be the same across trims within the same build phase. Focus on matching the year range and front versus rear position rather than the trim name.

The NV300, Renault Trafic Mk3, and Vauxhall Vivaro B are all built on the same platform and share a large number of mechanical and electrical components, including wiper motors, for the equivalent build years. In practice many breakers list these as interchangeable, and it is worth asking specifically about Trafic and Vivaro donors as they are more common in UK breakers' yards and can make sourcing easier. That said, always ask the breaker to cross-reference part numbers against your registration to confirm before purchasing.

Yes — front and rear wiper motors are completely different units and are not interchangeable, so you must tell the breaker which one you need. The front motor drives the linkage across the windscreen, while the rear motor is a smaller, self-contained unit mounted in the tailgate. Make sure you are clear about which you need when requesting a quote.

The Renault Trafic Mk2 and Vauxhall Vivaro A ran until around 2014, which predates the NV300 entirely, so those are a different generation of vehicle with different components. The NV300 is only based on the third-generation Trafic platform from 2016 onwards, and earlier donor vans are very unlikely to be compatible. Stick to NV300, Trafic Mk3, or Vivaro B parts from 2016 onwards, and confirm with the breaker using your registration.