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R228 KRG

1997 Perodua Nippa

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,284 mi
Last recorded54,284 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Perodua Nippa52,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 KRG
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 54,284 miles

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

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

corrosion blisters on o/s/r sill

o/s/r tyre wall perishing

Fail 31 Jul 2008 54,279 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion blisters on o/s/r sill

o/s/r tyre wall perishing

Pass 10 Aug 2007 49,127 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 49,119 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2006 43,618 miles

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

track control bushes slightly perished

Pass 12 Jul 2005 38,447 miles

Nearside front wing damaged †front exhaust pipe repaired with paste †rear brake pipes are corroded †

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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R228 KRG is a 1997 Perodua Nippa in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R228 KRG, 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 R228 KRG registered?

R228 KRG is a 1997 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 6 November 1997.

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