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R703 PCY

1997 Perodua Nippa

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

42,985 mi
Last recorded42,985 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Perodua Nippa52,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 PCY
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2013 42,985 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside number plate bulb cover missing

Pass 14 Feb 2013 42,985 miles

nearside number plate bulb cover missing

Pass 11 Feb 2012 39,424 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 39,268 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 37,151 miles

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

offside front tyre wall badly perished

Fail 7 Feb 2011 37,149 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

offside front tyre wall badly perished

Pass 16 Sep 2009 36,937 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 36,937 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 36,436 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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R703 PCY is a 1997 Perodua Nippa in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R703 PCY, 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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What year was R703 PCY registered?

R703 PCY is a 1997 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R703 PCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R703 PCY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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