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R970 UBT

1997 Perodua Nippa GX

Purple Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,650 mi
Last recorded79,650 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Perodua Nippa GX53,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 UBT
MakePerodua
ModelNippa GX
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2008 79,650 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 70,892 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 70,891 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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R970 UBT is a 1997 Perodua Nippa GX in Purple with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R970 UBT, 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 R970 UBT registered?

R970 UBT is a 1997 Perodua Nippa GX, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R970 UBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R970 UBT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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