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R878 YHK

1997 Perodua Nippa

Purple Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,610 mi
Last recorded49,610 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Perodua Nippa52,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR878 YHK
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 49,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2010 43,680 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Jan 2010 43,503 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Dec 2008 36,816 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 30,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 26,553 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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R878 YHK is a 1997 Perodua Nippa in Purple with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R878 YHK, 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 R878 YHK registered?

R878 YHK is a 1997 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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