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R409 KAE

1998 Perodua Nippa

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,076 mi
Last recorded49,076 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa47,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 KAE
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 49,076 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 31 Mar 2011 37,212 miles

light stalks wobbly

Fail 30 Mar 2011 37,212 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

light stalks wobbly

Pass 6 Apr 2010 27,391 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 19,053 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,366 miles

no clutch pedal rubber fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2008 16,366 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no clutch pedal rubber fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2007 14,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side front tyre VERY close to legal limit 145/70x13

Pass 13 Mar 2006 12,332 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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R409 KAE is a 1998 Perodua Nippa in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R409 KAE, 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 R409 KAE registered?

R409 KAE is a 1998 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 17 July 1998.

Is R409 KAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R409 KAE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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