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R591 RAU

1998 Perodua Nippa

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,542 mi
Last recorded69,542 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa47,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 RAU
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 69,542 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2012 69,541 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 66,820 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 12 Dec 2011 66,820 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2010 64,780 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 64,780 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 62,750 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 62,750 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 58,913 miles

STEEL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE UNABIE TO CHECK CORRECTLY

Pass 12 Dec 2007 56,269 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 56,269 miles

Centre Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2006 52,504 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 52,492 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 49,508 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

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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R591 RAU is a 1998 Perodua Nippa in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R591 RAU, 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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R591 RAU is a 1998 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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