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R59 FCT

1998 Perodua Nippa

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,982 mi
Last recorded83,982 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa47,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 FCT
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 83,982 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 83,982 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 82,208 miles

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

all fuel lines corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 80,190 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 76,787 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2014 76,787 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 74,417 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 73,010 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 73,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 70,920 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 69,454 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 69,454 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 67,121 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 65,896 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 65,144 miles
Fail 29 May 2008

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 63,513 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 63,513 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 61,316 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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R59 FCT is a 1998 Perodua Nippa in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R59 FCT, 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 R59 FCT registered?

R59 FCT is a 1998 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 28 March 1998.

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