Second Hand Nissan NV400 Radiator

The NV400 in the UK runs as a single generation launched in 2011, with a facelift arriving around 2014, so a 2015 unit and a 2013 unit sit on either side of that facelift boundary. The radiator fitment is driven primarily by engine code, so if both vans share the same engine code (found on your V5 or via a VIN check) there is a reasonable chance of compatibility, but whether the facelift brought any ancillary or mounting changes is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration before buying.

Engine code matters above everything else for mechanical cooling parts like a radiator — the NV400 was offered with different power outputs of the 2.3-litre diesel (for example 100, 125, and 145 bhp variants), and these can have different cooling requirements. Always quote your engine code from the V5 or a VIN check rather than relying on year alone, as two vans registered in the same year could have different spec engines. Give the breaker your engine code and they can cross-reference it to find the correct unit.

It can do, because automatic gearboxes often use a combined transmission oil cooler integrated into or plumbed through the radiator, meaning the auto-spec radiator may have additional ports that a manual-spec unit does not. Check your V5 for gearbox type and make sure you tell the breaker whether your van is manual or automatic so they can supply the right unit. Never assume a manual-derived radiator will be a straight swap into an auto van without confirming this with the breaker.

Trim level does not affect radiator fitment on the NV400 — it is a mechanical part that follows the engine code, fuel type, and gearbox, not the badge or specification level. You may find cosmetic differences between stripped-out fleet vans and higher-spec variants in terms of panels and grille furniture, but the core cooling unit behind them is determined by the drivetrain. Quote your engine code to the breaker and trim can be ignored for this purpose.

The NV400 received its facelift around 2014, and your 2018 van sits in the post-facelift period, while pre-2014 vans are pre-facelift — that is a named generation boundary, and crossing it with a specific part is where caution is needed. If the engine codes match exactly it may well interchange, but whether there were any cooling system or mounting changes introduced at the facelift is something you must confirm with the breaker against your registration. Provide your engine code and registration so the breaker can check part numbers before any money changes hands.

Engine code compatibility is the primary fitment concern, not mileage, but when buying a used radiator from a breaker it is worth asking about the condition of the core, whether it has been pressure-tested, and whether all mounting brackets and connections are intact. Make sure the engine codes match exactly — engine size alone (for example '2.3 diesel') is not precise enough given the different power variants available. A reputable breaker will be able to confirm the part number cross-reference against your registration to give you the best chance of a correct fit.