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R789 GTW

1998 Perodua Nippa

Purple Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,338 mi
Last recorded32,338 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2006
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa47,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 GTW
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2006 32,338 miles

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

hand brake over adjusted and making rear brakes bind slightly

small leak from exhaust

Pass 14 Aug 2006 32,338 miles

hand brake over adjusted and making rear brakes bind slightly

small leak from exhaust

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 GTW is a 1998 Perodua Nippa in Purple with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R789 GTW, 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 R789 GTW registered?

R789 GTW is a 1998 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R789 GTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R789 GTW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R789 GTW have outstanding finance?

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