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R680 KSF

1998 Perodua Nippa

Blue Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

48,095 mi
Last recorded48,095 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa47,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 KSF
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2016 48,095 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outters (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2015 47,701 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 47,330 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 46,897 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 46,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 46,458 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 46,458 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 45,920 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 45,391 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 45,391 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 44,961 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 44,961 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 43,028 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 43,028 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 40,503 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 38,351 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

clutch heavy to opearate

corrosion on both front brake discs / brake pipes and brake hose ferroules

slight distortion in both front brake discs

Pass 5 Dec 2005 38,351 miles

clutch heavy to opearate

corrosion on both front brake discs / brake pipes and brake hose ferroules

slight distortion in both front brake discs

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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R680 KSF is a 1998 Perodua Nippa in Blue with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R680 KSF, 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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R680 KSF is a 1998 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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