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R550 VLD

1998 Perodua Nippa

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,167 mi
Last recorded44,167 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa47,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 VLD
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2010 44,167 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

clutch slipping

front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2009 43,189 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 2 Sep 2008 41,815 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 39,962 miles

all brake flexi hoses metal ends showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2007 39,962 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all brake flexi hoses metal ends showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2006 37,786 miles

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

offside and nearside front track control arm bushes perished and cracked

offside and nearside rear brake flexi ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2006 37,772 miles

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

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

nearside front track control arm bushes perished and cracked

nearside rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

offside front track control arm bushes perished and cracked

offside rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

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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R550 VLD is a 1998 Perodua Nippa in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R550 VLD, 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 R550 VLD registered?

R550 VLD is a 1998 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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