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R957 ULB

1998 Perodua Nippa GX

Purple Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,933 mi
Last recorded63,933 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa GX54,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR957 ULB
MakePerodua
ModelNippa GX
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 63,933 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsf inner cv boot split!

Pass 29 Oct 2007 54,405 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 54,373 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2006 48,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pipes are corroded

n/s headlight is slightly insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2005 47,101 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 47,101 miles

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

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

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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R957 ULB is a 1998 Perodua Nippa GX in Purple with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Perodua Nippa GX models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 54,373 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 R957 ULB, 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 28 years old, this Perodua Nippa GX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R957 ULB is a 1998 Perodua Nippa GX, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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