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S301 COU

1998 Perodua Nippa

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,717 mi
Last recorded60,717 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa47,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS301 COU
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 60,717 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 59,871 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 58,977 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 58,977 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 57,991 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 56,726 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 55,643 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 54,289 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 52,909 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 52,903 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 50,972 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 48,868 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 45,963 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 43,199 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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S301 COU is a 1998 Perodua Nippa in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S301 COU, 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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What year was S301 COU registered?

S301 COU is a 1998 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S301 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S301 COU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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