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R301 MUY

1997 Perodua Nippa GX

Purple Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,370 mi
Last recorded68,370 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Perodua Nippa GX53,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 MUY
MakePerodua
ModelNippa GX
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2008 68,370 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 68,304 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front brake pad incorrectly fitted/offside front pads worn badly

Fail 10 Jan 2007 63,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2007 63,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

How Reliable is the Perodua Nippa GX?

Based on 653 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
4,618
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 69
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pipe excessively corroded 45
Stop lamp not working 23
brake disc excessively pitted 18
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R301 MUY is a 1997 Perodua Nippa GX in Purple with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Perodua Nippa GX models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 53,551 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 GX fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R301 MUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Perodua Nippa GX typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Perodua Nippa GX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R301 MUY registered?

R301 MUY is a 1997 Perodua Nippa GX, first registered on 4 December 1997.

Is R301 MUY safe to buy?

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