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R496 CCA

1997 Perodua Nippa

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,184 mi
Last recorded36,184 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Perodua Nippa52,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 CCA
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 36,184 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 36,183 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 31,700 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 26,057 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 19,995 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 16,979 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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R496 CCA is a 1997 Perodua Nippa in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R496 CCA, 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 R496 CCA registered?

R496 CCA is a 1997 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is R496 CCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R496 CCA shows 6 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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