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S197 BGD

1998 Perodua Nippa

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,744 mi
Last recorded35,744 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa47,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS197 BGD
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 35,744 miles

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

Front coil springs corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside rear wheel arch damaged

Offside sill damaged

Passenger door damaged

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 33,385 miles

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

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

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

offside rear outer wheel arch damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2011 30,270 miles

offside rear wheelarch damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2011 30,264 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear wheelarch damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2010 26,491 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear outer wheelarch damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2009 21,035 miles

front brake pads low and fluid level low. front o/s brake slight binding.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 13,623 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 10,955 miles

front to rear fuel lines heavily corroded recommend replacement.

n/s/r inner tyre wall starting to perish

surface corrosion to n/s/f subframe and mounting areas

wiper blades in poor condition recommend replacement.

Fail 14 Aug 2007 10,942 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 9,443 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 8,105 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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S197 BGD is a 1998 Perodua Nippa in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 S197 BGD, 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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S197 BGD is a 1998 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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