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R452 MMJ

1998 Perodua Nippa

Purple Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

63,774 mi
Last recorded63,774 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa47,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR452 MMJ
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 63,774 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 63,477 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 63,453 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 63,059 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle covered in thick underseal

Pass 16 Oct 2017 63,004 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 62,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 60,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 57,880 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2013 57,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 56,863 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 56,863 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil filter leaking and corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2011 56,073 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 54,411 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 53,517 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 50,498 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 47,704 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2006 42,650 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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R452 MMJ is a 1998 Perodua Nippa in Purple with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R452 MMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R452 MMJ?

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What year was R452 MMJ registered?

R452 MMJ is a 1998 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R452 MMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R452 MMJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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