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R789 BTC

1998 Perodua Nippa

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,283 mi
Last recorded50,283 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa47,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 BTC
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 50,283 miles

backing on rear n/plate starting to pill away from plate

both front outer cv boots starting to crack

both rear bump stops hanging loose in coil springs

exhaust blow starting on front pipe to centre box starting to blow

n/s/r tyre inner wall starting to crack

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Aug 2011 46,551 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 44,285 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,546 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 29,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,627 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 21,348 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 19,052 miles

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

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

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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R789 BTC is a 1998 Perodua Nippa in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R789 BTC, 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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R789 BTC is a 1998 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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