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R257 JOJ

1997 Perodua Nippa

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,290 mi
Last recorded59,290 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Perodua Nippa52,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 JOJ
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 59,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Sill slightly damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2016 54,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 50,852 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 23 Apr 2014 49,102 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 26 Apr 2013 46,539 miles

Fuel pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear susspension bump stops insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2012 45,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 45,069 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 42,960 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 40,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 37,935 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 34,512 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 31,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 27,437 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R257 JOJ is a 1997 Perodua Nippa in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 R257 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 R257 JOJ registered?

R257 JOJ is a 1997 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R257 JOJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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