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R274 LFX

1997 Perodua Nippa

Purple Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,377 mi
Last recorded103,377 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Perodua Nippa52,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 LFX
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 103,377 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 103,377 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 103,212 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 98,342 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 98,321 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 91,291 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 91,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 84,400 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 80,621 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 71,937 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 71,937 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 61,899 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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R274 LFX is a 1997 Perodua Nippa in Purple with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R274 LFX, 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 R274 LFX registered?

R274 LFX is a 1997 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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