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R357 MTV

1998 Perodua Nippa

White Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,687 mi
Last recorded20,687 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa47,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 MTV
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 20,687 miles

brake and fuel pipes starting to rust

some rust on bodywork

underbody rust needs addressing

Pass 20 Apr 2013 16,362 miles

o/s front brake low efficiency

Pass 23 Apr 2012 11,398 miles

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

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

fuel tank starting to rust

some underbody rust

Pass 11 Apr 2011 9,513 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 9,199 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 9,170 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 9,144 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 9,144 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 8,987 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 8,631 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 8,631 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively 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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R357 MTV is a 1998 Perodua Nippa in White with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Perodua Nippa models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 47,634 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 R357 MTV, 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 28 years old, this Perodua Nippa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R357 MTV registered?

R357 MTV is a 1998 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R357 MTV safe to buy?

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