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R502 JTN

1997 Perodua Nippa

White Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,464 mi
Last recorded82,464 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Perodua Nippa52,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 JTN
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 82,464 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 82,464 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 68,238 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 68,083 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 54,923 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 46,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 46,554 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 39,809 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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R502 JTN is a 1997 Perodua Nippa in White with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R502 JTN, 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 R502 JTN registered?

R502 JTN is a 1997 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R502 JTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R502 JTN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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