CarVerify

Free Car Check

W496 RGX

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,300 mi
Last recorded124,300 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW496 RGX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 124,300 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear bumper insecure

o/s/r brake binding slighty when handbrake is used

Pass 24 Aug 2009 115,835 miles

rear bumper is loose n/s

vehicle has damage to the n/s/r

wipers dont park

Pass 2 Sep 2008 107,704 miles

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 Aug 2008 107,602 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2007 102,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 101,518 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 101,518 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
Full Nissan Micra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W496 RGX is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 55,993 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W496 RGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W496 RGX?

You can check the full history of W496 RGX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W496 RGX registered?

W496 RGX is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W496 RGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W496 RGX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W496 RGX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W496 RGX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.