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R253 JOJ

1998 Perodua Nippa Ex

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,032 mi
Last recorded44,032 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa Ex48,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 JOJ
MakePerodua
ModelNippa Ex
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2007 44,032 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 41,022 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 41,022 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Perodua Nippa Ex?

Based on 1,417 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
4,457
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
320
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 195
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 142
Brake pipe excessively corroded 110
Stop lamp not working 65
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 58
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R253 JOJ is a 1998 Perodua Nippa Ex in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Perodua Nippa Ex models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 48,886 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Perodua Nippa Ex fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R253 JOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R253 JOJ registered?

R253 JOJ is a 1998 Perodua Nippa Ex, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R253 JOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R253 JOJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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