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R653 FBA

1998 Perodua Nippa

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,053 mi
Last recorded35,053 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa47,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 FBA
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 35,053 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 26,076 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2010 22,683 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

O/S/R tyre cracking

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 22,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S/R tyre cracking

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

O/S/R tyre cracking

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 18,784 miles

ADVISE S.CORROSION TO B/PIPES

ADVISE S/CORROSION TO EXHAUST

Pass 7 Mar 2008 14,273 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 14,273 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ADVISE O/S FRONT TYRE WEARING OUTER EDGE

ADVISE TOWING EYE DAMAGED

Pass 9 Mar 2007 10,180 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 9,984 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 9,984 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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R653 FBA is a 1998 Perodua Nippa in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R653 FBA, 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 R653 FBA registered?

R653 FBA is a 1998 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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