Nissan Primera Second generation

Nissan Primera Second generation
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The Nissan Primera Second generation (1996–2002): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 23 versions in the United Kingdom.

Model codes: P11 · Sold in: United Kingdom

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,430–4,566 mm
Width1,695–1,715 mm
Height1,400–1,450 mm
Wheelbase2,600 mm

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
13 years and older65.4% (63.9–66.9)69.2%3,991

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Brakes44.1%36.4%
Suspension39.3%41.6%
Body, chassis and structure31.4%18.6%
Lights and electrics30.9%28.8%
Tyres30.9%31.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks22.8%17.1%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

All 23 versions of the Nissan Primera Second generation

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United Kingdom 23 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2002–20041.8 4 door · 1.8 Estate · 1.8 4/5 door1.8 LPetrol5-speed manual7.4 L/100 km NEDC177 g/km
2002–20041.8 4 door · 1.8 Estate · 1.8 4/5 door1.8 LPetrol4-speed automatic8.0 L/100 km NEDC192 g/km
2002–20042.0 4 door · 2.0 Estate · 2.0 4/5 door2.0 LPetrol6-speed automatic8.8 L/100 km NEDC209 g/km
2002–20032.2TD 4 door2.2 LDiesel6-speed manual5.9 L/100 km NEDC159 g/km
2002–20032.2TD Estate · 2.2TD 5 door2.2 LDiesel6-speed manual6.1 L/100 km NEDC161 g/km
20011.6 4/5 door1.6 LPetrolManual7.3 L/100 km NEDC177 g/km
20011.8 4/5 door · 1.8 4 door1.8 LPetrolManual7.3 L/100 km NEDC177 g/km
20011.8 Estate · 1.8 5 door1.8 LPetrolManual7.4 L/100 km NEDC183 g/km
20012.0 TD 4/5 door2.0 LDieselManual6.8 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
20012.0 TD Estate2.0 LDieselManual7.1 L/100 km NEDC188 g/km
20012.0 4/5 door2.0 LPetrolManual8.1 L/100 km NEDC195 g/km
2000–20012.0 4, 5 door · 2.0 4/5 door2.0 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)8.5 L/100 km NEDC206 g/km
20012.0 Estate2.0 LPetrolManual8.3 L/100 km NEDC200 g/km
2000–20012.0 Estate S, SE, Sports Plus · 2.0 Estate · 2.0 Estate S,SE & Sport +2.0 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)8.7 L/100 km NEDC211 g/km
2000–20012.0 Estate SE Plus · 2.0 Estate SE+2.0 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)9.0 L/100 km NEDC217 g/km
20001.6 4, 5 door1.6 LPetrol5-speed manual7.2 L/100 km NEDC186 g/km
20001.6 Estate1.6 LPetrol5-speed manual7.5 L/100 km NEDC194 g/km
20001.8 4, 5 door1.8 LPetrol5-speed manual7.3 L/100 km NEDC177 g/km
20001.8 Estate1.8 LPetrol5-speed manual7.4 L/100 km NEDC183 g/km
20002.0 Turbo Diesel 4, 5 door2.0 LDiesel5-speed manual6.5 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
20002.0 Turbo Diesel Estate2.0 LDiesel5-speed manual6.7 L/100 km NEDC186 g/km
20002.0 4, 5 door2.0 LPetrol5-speed manual8.1 L/100 km NEDC195 g/km
20002.0 Estate2.0 LPetrol5-speed manual8.3 L/100 km NEDC200 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.