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R554 VLD

1998 Perodua Nippa

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

54,382 mi
Last recorded54,382 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa47,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 VLD
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2010 54,382 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

body structure is generally corroding.

both rear undersills flex under thumb pressure, corro tool does not penetrate.

engine won't rev out.

front subframe corroding.

rear supn arms & mounts, corroding.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 54,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 54,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1) DANGEROUS

steering wheel glove fitted, too large for diameter of steering wheel. (spinning, without turning wheel) removed for safety.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 50,095 miles

ADVISE REPLACE ALL BRAKE FLEXI HOSES, (ferrules corroding)..

vehicle generally corroding at subframes/suspension arms, etc..

Fail 4 Aug 2008 50,095 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

ADVISE REPLACE ALL BRAKE FLEXI HOSES, (ferrules corroding)..

vehicle generally corroding at subframes/suspension arms, etc..

Pass 15 May 2007 47,987 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 47,888 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 May 2006 42,555 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 42,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R554 VLD is a 1998 Perodua Nippa in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R554 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 R554 VLD registered?

R554 VLD is a 1998 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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