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R990 MGJ

1997 Perodua Nippa GX

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,399 mi
Last recorded70,399 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Perodua Nippa GX53,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 MGJ
MakePerodua
ModelNippa GX
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2008 70,399 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 59,321 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 59,320 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2006 52,873 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 52,873 miles

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

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

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

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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R990 MGJ is a 1997 Perodua Nippa GX in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R990 MGJ, 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 R990 MGJ registered?

R990 MGJ is a 1997 Perodua Nippa GX, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R990 MGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R990 MGJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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