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R255 EHS

1997 Perodua Nippa

White Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,613 mi
Last recorded45,613 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Perodua Nippa52,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 EHS
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 45,613 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 45,612 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 38,166 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 33,026 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 30,219 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 30,219 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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R255 EHS is a 1997 Perodua Nippa in White 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 R255 EHS, 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 R255 EHS registered?

R255 EHS is a 1997 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is R255 EHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R255 EHS shows 6 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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