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R553 VLD

1998 Perodua Nippa Ex

White Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,994 mi
Last recorded40,994 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa Ex48,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 VLD
MakePerodua
ModelNippa Ex
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2007 40,994 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 40,960 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Main fuel lines heavily corroded

nearside rear outer door handle inoperative

Pass 22 Mar 2006 37,067 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 37,067 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Perodua Nippa Ex?

Based on 1,417 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
4,457
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
320
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 195
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 142
Brake pipe excessively corroded 110
Stop lamp not working 65
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 58
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R553 VLD is a 1998 Perodua Nippa Ex in White with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Perodua Nippa Ex models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 48,886 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 Ex fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R553 VLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Perodua Nippa Ex typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Perodua Nippa Ex is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R553 VLD registered?

R553 VLD is a 1998 Perodua Nippa Ex, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R553 VLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R553 VLD shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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