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S498 DOJ

1998 Perodua Nippa

Green Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,193 mi
Last recorded53,193 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2006
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa47,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS498 DOJ
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2006 53,193 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 53,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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S498 DOJ is a 1998 Perodua Nippa in Green with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S498 DOJ, 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 S498 DOJ registered?

S498 DOJ is a 1998 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S498 DOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S498 DOJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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