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R278 XDT

1997 Perodua Nippa

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,488 mi
Last recorded22,488 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Perodua Nippa52,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 XDT
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 22,488 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 22,471 miles

All 4 tyres surface cracking due to age but not down to chords.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 22,446 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 22,424 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 22,396 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 22,396 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R278 XDT is a 1997 Perodua Nippa in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R278 XDT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R278 XDT registered?

R278 XDT is a 1997 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R278 XDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R278 XDT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R278 XDT have outstanding finance?

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