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R965 TLO

1998 Perodua Nippa

Purple Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

21,172 mi
Last recorded21,172 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa47,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 TLO
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2009 21,172 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

has part of the system deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2008 17,835 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 17,835 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

145/70/12 rear tyres perishing

high level brake light not working if fitted

slight movement in front upper attachments

slight movement in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 6 Sep 2007 14,977 miles

AS PER MOT.REF; 190674247211.

Fail 1 Sep 2007 14,977 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE rear tyres are perished at edges of tread.

NON MOT; Clutch faulty??!!

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

alternator belt is slack/slipping....

Pass 9 Sep 2006 13,048 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 13,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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R965 TLO is a 1998 Perodua Nippa 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 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 R965 TLO, 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 R965 TLO registered?

R965 TLO is a 1998 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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