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R498 GAT

1997 Perodua Nippa

Black Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,599 mi
Last recorded43,599 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Perodua Nippa52,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR498 GAT
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2007 43,599 miles

unable to check welding due to excessive underseal

Fail 4 Jul 2007 43,567 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 36,986 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2005 31,635 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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R498 GAT is a 1997 Perodua Nippa in Black with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R498 GAT, 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 R498 GAT registered?

R498 GAT is a 1997 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R498 GAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R498 GAT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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