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R38 GGJ

1997 Perodua Nippa

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,372 mi
Last recorded36,372 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Perodua Nippa52,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 GGJ
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 36,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front suspension components corroded

minor gearbox oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2014 36,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front suspension components corroded

minor gearbox oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 34,421 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 31,626 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 29,390 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 24,725 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 20,984 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 17,225 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 13,094 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 13,019 miles

All four tyres are perishing on side wall advise them to be replaced as soon as possable

Fail 11 Apr 2006 13,019 miles

All four tyres are perishing on side wall advise them to be replaced as soon as possable

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2005 12,753 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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R38 GGJ is a 1997 Perodua Nippa in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R38 GGJ, 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 R38 GGJ registered?

R38 GGJ is a 1997 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R38 GGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R38 GGJ shows 12 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.

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