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R984 MGJ

1997 Perodua Nippa

Purple Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,847 mi
Last recorded66,847 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Perodua Nippa52,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR984 MGJ
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 66,847 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 66,744 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 59,298 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 51,096 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine over heating

Pass 26 Jun 2010 49,753 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 48,400 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 11 Nov 2008 48,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

Fail 9 Nov 2007 45,556 miles

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

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

both front brakes slightly binding

both rear tyres perished

radiator in poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2007 45,556 miles

both front brakes slightly binding

both rear tyres perished

radiator in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2006 42,514 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 42,514 miles

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

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

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

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

advise wheel alignment check

Pass 3 Nov 2005 40,308 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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R984 MGJ is a 1997 Perodua Nippa in Purple with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R984 MGJ, 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 R984 MGJ registered?

R984 MGJ is a 1997 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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