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R938 EHG

1997 Perodua Nippa GX

Purple Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,291 mi
Last recorded61,291 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Perodua Nippa GX53,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 EHG
MakePerodua
ModelNippa GX
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 61,291 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 61,291 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 57,700 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 57,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 53,592 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 51,023 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 51,023 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

How Reliable is the Perodua Nippa GX?

Based on 653 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
4,618
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 69
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pipe excessively corroded 45
Stop lamp not working 23
brake disc excessively pitted 18
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R938 EHG is a 1997 Perodua Nippa GX in Purple with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Perodua Nippa GX models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 53,551 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 GX fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R938 EHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Perodua Nippa GX typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Perodua Nippa GX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R938 EHG registered?

R938 EHG is a 1997 Perodua Nippa GX, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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