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S501 DOJ

1998 Perodua Nippa

White Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,152 mi
Last recorded74,152 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa47,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS501 DOJ
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 74,152 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 68,418 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s and n/s/f track control arm bushes deteriorated

rear shock bushes worn.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 64,236 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R door doesn't open from outside

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2010 60,567 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 60,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 56,604 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 52,959 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 52,959 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 49,640 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 45,590 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 45,590 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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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S501 DOJ is a 1998 Perodua Nippa in White with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S501 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 S501 DOJ registered?

S501 DOJ is a 1998 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S501 DOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S501 DOJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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