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R981 ESX

1997 Perodua Nippa

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,429 mi
Last recorded49,429 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Perodua Nippa52,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 ESX
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 49,429 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 42,037 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 32,656 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 30,382 miles

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

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

oil leak

water leak. radiator in poor condition advise replacement asap

Pass 22 May 2008 27,626 miles

O/s/r tyre perished

Fail 22 May 2008 27,626 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

O/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 May 2007 23,728 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 18,445 miles

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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R981 ESX is a 1997 Perodua Nippa in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Perodua Nippa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 52,404 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 R981 ESX, 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 29 years old, this Perodua Nippa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R981 ESX registered?

R981 ESX is a 1997 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R981 ESX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R981 ESX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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