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R163 FPV

1998 Perodua Nippa

Purple Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,750 mi
Last recorded70,750 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa47,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 FPV
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 70,750 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside sills (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre slight cracking to inner side wall

slight chips to windscreen

Pass 29 Jan 2015 69,201 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight eng/oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2014 66,050 miles

slight eng/oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2013 63,182 miles

both front tyres on legal limit 145/70/12

o/s/f brake pads on wear limit

Pass 30 Jan 2012 58,352 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 58,347 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front to rear brake brake pipes rusty require clean and grease

n/s chassis starting to rust

Pass 31 Jan 2011 54,077 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 10,645 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 10,645 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 45,033 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 36,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R163 FPV is a 1998 Perodua Nippa in Purple with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R163 FPV, 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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What year was R163 FPV registered?

R163 FPV is a 1998 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R163 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R163 FPV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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