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R897 ULB

1998 Perodua Nippa

Purple Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,358 mi
Last recorded80,358 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa47,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR897 ULB
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 80,358 miles

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

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules+sills corroding,fuel lines corroded,both rear shockabsorber casings broken,suspension bushes wearing

Pass 19 Aug 2011 75,047 miles

anti roll bar bushes perishing,fuel lines corroding,cv gaiters perishing

Fail 19 Aug 2011 75,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

anti roll bar bushes perishing,fuel lines corroding,cv gaiters perishing

Pass 19 Aug 2010 73,798 miles

anti roll bar bushes perished,fuel lines corroding,brake pipes corroding,o/s/f tyre on legal limit,tow ball removed at time of test

Pass 20 Aug 2009 71,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

baffles loose in exhaust\front suspension arm compliance bushes worn

Fail 18 Aug 2009 71,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

baffles loose in exhaust\front suspension arm compliance bushes worn

Pass 6 Aug 2008 69,599 miles

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

coil springs corroded,fuel lines corroded,suspension bushes wearing

Pass 20 Aug 2007 68,411 miles

front tie bar bushes splitting †fluid leak under vehicle ??

Pass 5 Oct 2006 61,370 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R897 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 77.8%.

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 R897 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R897 ULB registered?

R897 ULB is a 1998 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R897 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R897 ULB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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