CarVerify

Free Car Check

R790 BTC

1998 Perodua Nippa

Red Petrol 847cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,040 mi
Last recorded49,040 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa47,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Perodua
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 BTC
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2016 49,040 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 of (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 48,299 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

vehicle under body and exhaust has extensive corrosion!!!!!!!

Fail 7 Sep 2015 48,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

vehicle under body and exhaust has extensive corrosion!!!!!!!

Pass 1 Feb 2012 46,419 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs pitted/corroded due to lack of use

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 5 Nov 2009 46,408 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 46,408 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

o/s/r outer tyre wall starting to crack

Pass 27 Oct 2008 44,482 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 42,066 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 39,408 miles

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

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
Full Perodua Nippa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R790 BTC is a 1998 Perodua Nippa in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R790 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R790 BTC?

You can check the full history of R790 BTC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R790 BTC registered?

R790 BTC is a 1998 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R790 BTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R790 BTC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R790 BTC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R790 BTC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.