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R31 JTY

1997 Perodua Nippa

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,108 mi
Last recorded22,108 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Perodua Nippa52,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 JTY
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 22,108 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,280 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 12,261 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 11,425 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside door mirror missing

Pass 12 Mar 2008 10,979 miles

Nearside door mirror missing

Pass 27 Mar 2007 10,587 miles

Nearside door mirror missing

Fail 21 Mar 2006 10,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside door mirror missing

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 10,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside door mirror missing

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R31 JTY is a 1997 Perodua Nippa in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R31 JTY, 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 R31 JTY registered?

R31 JTY is a 1997 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R31 JTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 JTY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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