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R544 RFJ

1998 Perodua Nippa

Purple Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,196 mi
Last recorded55,196 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa47,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 RFJ
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 55,196 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 55,196 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 54,316 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 54,316 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 53,258 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 51,035 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 50,023 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 48,772 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 44,237 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 44,234 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 39,899 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 36,247 miles
Pass 4 May 2005 31,459 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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R544 RFJ is a 1998 Perodua Nippa in Purple with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R544 RFJ, 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 R544 RFJ registered?

R544 RFJ is a 1998 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R544 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R544 RFJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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