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R982 JGP

1998 Perodua Nippa

Purple Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

170,505 mi
Last recorded170,505 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa47,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 JGP
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2024 170,505 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 170,119 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 148,618 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2020 129,074 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 113,118 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front suspension leg worn.

travel on parking brake.

Fail 10 May 2019 113,118 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front suspension leg worn.

travel on parking brake.

Pass 20 Apr 2018 93,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 79,092 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both control arms (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 63,111 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 63,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 49,045 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 32,714 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 32,714 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,851 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 25,859 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 25,859 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,684 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 23,802 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 23,802 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 22,597 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 21,573 miles

145/70r12 fitted to rear

145/80r12 fitted to front

Fail 23 Apr 2008 21,573 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre rear brake light not working

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer wall

Pass 26 Apr 2007 20,414 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 20,414 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 19,146 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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R982 JGP is a 1998 Perodua Nippa in Purple with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R982 JGP, 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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R982 JGP is a 1998 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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