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R579 HSG

1998 Perodua Nippa

Purple Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,675 mi
Last recorded89,675 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa47,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 HSG
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 89,675 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 89,675 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres side walls pershing

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 89,664 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

both rear axle tyres sidewalls perishing on sidewall and shoulder.

clutch pedal antislip pad missing.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 84,353 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 84,353 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 80,150 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 75,612 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 75,514 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 67,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R579 HSG is a 1998 Perodua Nippa in Purple with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R579 HSG, 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 R579 HSG registered?

R579 HSG is a 1998 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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