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R252 JOJ

1997 Perodua Nippa

Purple Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

59,213 mi
Last recorded59,213 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Perodua Nippa52,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 JOJ
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2017 59,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 55,372 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 55,372 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 51,832 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 51,823 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 48,506 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 45,449 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 45,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 42,630 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 39,187 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 39,183 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 May 2010 35,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2010 35,583 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 30,330 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 30,250 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2008 24,392 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 17,943 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 17,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2006 14,345 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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R252 JOJ is a 1997 Perodua Nippa in Purple with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R252 JOJ, 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 R252 JOJ registered?

R252 JOJ is a 1997 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is R252 JOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R252 JOJ shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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