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R120 DMB

1998 Perodua Nippa

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,585 mi
Last recorded74,585 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa47,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 DMB
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 74,585 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 3 Sep 2009 74,584 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 1 Sep 2008 67,827 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 60,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 60,067 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

n/s rear door handle not working

some metal brake pipes should be descaled and treated

subframe should be descaled and treated

Fail 16 Aug 2006 60,067 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

n/s rear door handle not working

some metal brake pipes should be descaled and treated

subframe should be descaled and treated

Fail 14 Aug 2006 60,067 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exh mounting deteriorated

How Reliable is the Perodua Nippa?

Based on 22,694 MOT tests across 2,547 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
3,023
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,491
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,182
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 843
Stop lamp not working 599
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R120 DMB is a 1998 Perodua Nippa in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Perodua Nippa models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 47,634 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Perodua Nippa fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R120 DMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Perodua Nippa typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Perodua Nippa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R120 DMB is a 1998 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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