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R896 ULB

1998 Perodua Nippa

Purple Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,415 mi
Last recorded72,415 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa47,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 ULB
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2011 72,415 miles

bonnet latch could work better

both front outer CV gators perishing

both front top mounts have slight lateral play

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

both sides front TCA bushes deteriorating

both sides rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating

center brake light inop

engine oil breather was disconected

engine oil leak

exhaust corroding and has slight blow

front brake discs corroded

front bumper could be better secured at wings

fuel lines corroding

tempory fuel cap but is screw type

Fail 10 Nov 2011 72,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

bonnet latch could work better

both front outer CV gators perishing

both front top mounts have slight lateral play

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

both sides front TCA bushes deteriorating

both sides rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating

center brake light inop

engine oil breather was disconected

engine oil leak

exhaust corroding and has slight blow

front brake discs corroded

front bumper could be better secured at wings

fuel lines corroding

tempory fuel cap but is screw type

Pass 15 Nov 2010 70,754 miles

alternator belt spliting advice replacement

bonnet for security

engine cooling fan not working

front bumper damaged & loose

metal brake pipe to rear of vehicle for corrosion

metal fuel pipes to rear of vehicle for corrosion

nearside outer front cv gaitor perishing

offside front outer cv gaitor perishng

offside number plate lamp loose in bumper

oil leak from engine advice investigation

radiator bad condition & leaking

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

suspension for age & wear

Fail 5 Nov 2010 70,744 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

alternator belt spliting advice replacement

bonnet for security

engine cooling fan not working

front bumper damaged & loose

metal brake pipe to rear of vehicle for corrosion

metal fuel pipes to rear of vehicle for corrosion

nearside outer front cv gaitor perishing

offside front outer cv gaitor perishng

offside number plate lamp loose in bumper

oil leak from engine advice investigation

radiator bad condition & leaking

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

suspension for age & wear

Pass 31 Oct 2009 68,447 miles

bodywork damage

exhaust corroding

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

rear wiper poor condition

Pass 12 Nov 2008 65,649 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2008 65,649 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2007 56,103 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 50,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R896 ULB is a 1998 Perodua Nippa in Purple 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 R896 ULB, 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 R896 ULB registered?

R896 ULB is a 1998 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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