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R559 HWC

1998 Perodua Nippa GX

Purple Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,732 mi
Last recorded49,732 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa GX54,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 HWC
MakePerodua
ModelNippa GX
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2007 49,732 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 49,732 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers exterior door handle broken but access still possible

slight play in off side front steering rack sode arm

Pass 10 Feb 2006 42,786 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 42,786 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

off side front brake disc wearing unevenly

How Reliable is the Perodua Nippa GX?

Based on 653 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
4,618
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 69
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pipe excessively corroded 45
Stop lamp not working 23
brake disc excessively pitted 18
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R559 HWC is a 1998 Perodua Nippa GX in Purple 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 GX models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 54,373 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 GX fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R559 HWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Perodua Nippa GX typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Perodua Nippa GX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R559 HWC registered?

R559 HWC is a 1998 Perodua Nippa GX, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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