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R561 RFJ

1998 Perodua Nippa

Purple Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,124 mi
Last recorded34,124 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa47,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR561 RFJ
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 34,124 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 32,955 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 31,848 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 31,848 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 30,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake light in boot not working

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f brake disc pitted

Fail 24 May 2010 30,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake light in boot not working

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f brake disc pitted

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 6 May 2009 27,790 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 27,778 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2008 24,345 miles

light sidewall cracking to nearside front tyre

Fail 27 May 2008 24,327 miles

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

light sidewall cracking to nearside front tyre

Pass 16 May 2007 21,329 miles

slight cracking to outer sidewall offside front tyre

Pass 31 May 2006 17,016 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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R561 RFJ is a 1998 Perodua Nippa in Purple with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R561 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 R561 RFJ registered?

R561 RFJ is a 1998 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R561 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R561 RFJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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