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S517 FHU

1998 Perodua Nippa

Purple Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,020 mi
Last recorded50,020 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa47,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS517 FHU
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 50,020 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 40,047 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 30,766 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2010 22,382 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 22,382 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 12,838 miles

. centre silencer baffle in silencer rattleing replace to cure if required

Pass 25 Jun 2008 9,934 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 9,540 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 9,206 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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S517 FHU is a 1998 Perodua Nippa in Purple with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S517 FHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S517 FHU?

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What year was S517 FHU registered?

S517 FHU is a 1998 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S517 FHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S517 FHU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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