Second Hand Nissan Primera Sill

The Primera ran across three distinct generations: P10 (1990–1996), P11 (1996–2002), and P12 (2002–2008), and the sill pressing is unique to each generation, so a P10 sill will not fit a P11 or P12 and vice versa. Within each generation there was also a mid-life facelift, and it is worth confirming with the breaker whether the pressing changed at that point for your specific year. Always give the breaker your full registration so they can verify the exact match.

Yes, body style matters significantly for sills — the hatchback, saloon, and estate variants of the Primera each have different sill lengths and profiles because the overall body structure differs between them. Make sure you tell the breaker which body style you have before agreeing to any part. Supplying your registration number is the easiest way to avoid any confusion.

Trim level — whether S, SE, SVE, or any other Primera trim — does not affect sill fitment, as the pressing is determined by the generation and body style, not the specification level. You may find minor cosmetic differences such as varying side moulding clips or colour, but the structural sill itself will be the same across trims within the same body style and generation. A breaker can advise on any cosmetic trim pieces separately if needed.

No — the P11 (1996–2002) and P12 (2002–2008) are on entirely different platforms with different body structures, so their sills are not interchangeable. The P12 in particular was a significant redesign, making cross-generation fitting impossible. Always source a sill from the correct generation for your car.

Yes, sills are side-specific — the nearside (NS, passenger side) and offside (OS, driver side) sills are mirror images of each other and are not interchangeable. When contacting a breaker, always specify clearly which side you need to avoid being sent the wrong part. Giving your registration and the side required up front will speed up the quoting process.

This is a generation boundary question: the P11 ran until approximately 2002 and the P12 began from 2002, meaning a 2000 car is almost certainly P11 while a 2003 car is P12, and those sills will not interchange. However, if both cars fall within the P11 range, fitment is more likely — though a mid-generation pressing change cannot be ruled out, so confirm carefully with the breaker against both registrations before purchasing.