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R197 TKW

1997 Perodua Nippa

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

26,090 mi
Last recorded26,090 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Perodua Nippa52,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 TKW
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 26,090 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 26,090 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 19,285 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 19,285 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 15,901 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 15,582 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 15,575 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 19 May 2008 14,211 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2008 14,211 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 13,533 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 13,533 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

All tyres cracking around outer wall of tyre

Pass 16 May 2006 12,749 miles

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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R197 TKW is a 1997 Perodua Nippa in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Perodua Nippa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 52,404 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 R197 TKW, 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 29 years old, this Perodua Nippa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R197 TKW registered?

R197 TKW is a 1997 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R197 TKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R197 TKW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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