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R595 RAU

1997 Perodua Nippa

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,371 mi
Last recorded70,371 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Perodua Nippa52,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR595 RAU
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2008 70,371 miles

fuel pipes excessivly corroded but not leaking

suspect n/s cv joint very badly worn knocking on full lock when driving

Pass 17 Mar 2007 65,298 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 65,284 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 60,465 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 60,465 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

front brake discs worn

fuel pipes corroded

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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R595 RAU is a 1997 Perodua Nippa in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Perodua Nippa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 52,404 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 R595 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 29 years old, this Perodua Nippa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of R595 RAU?

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What year was R595 RAU registered?

R595 RAU is a 1997 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R595 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R595 RAU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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