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R458 MMJ

1998 Perodua Nippa

Purple Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,831 mi
Last recorded81,831 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa47,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 MMJ
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2007 81,831 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 78,843 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel pipes corroded

slight play in o/s rack end ball joint.

Fail 18 Apr 2006 78,843 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch pedal rubber missing.

fuel pipes corroded

slight play in o/s steering rack end ball joint.

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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R458 MMJ is a 1998 Perodua Nippa in Purple with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R458 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.

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What year was R458 MMJ registered?

R458 MMJ is a 1998 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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