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R749 NRU

1998 Perodua Nippa

White Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,113 mi
Last recorded42,113 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa47,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 NRU
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 42,113 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 40,307 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 38,284 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 36,689 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 35,224 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 35,224 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2009 32,645 miles

Spare tyre defective

nearside tyre perishing on sidewall

Fail 14 May 2009 32,645 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Spare tyre defective

nearside tyre perishing on sidewall

Fail 8 May 2008 29,991 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2008 29,991 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 26,450 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 26,450 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/F brake binding

Pass 10 May 2006 23,365 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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R749 NRU is a 1998 Perodua Nippa in White with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R749 NRU, 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 R749 NRU registered?

R749 NRU is a 1998 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R749 NRU safe to buy?

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