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S85 SOO

1998 Perodua Nippa

Purple Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

48,199 mi
Last recorded48,199 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa47,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 SOO
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 48,199 miles

o/side rear tyre slightly craking

Fail 29 Dec 2014 48,197 miles

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

o/side rear tyre slightly craking

Fail 13 Dec 2014 48,076 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 47,408 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 46,776 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 46,106 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 46,106 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Dec 2010 45,325 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 44,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 43,237 miles

horn starting to lose it`s tone

slight hole in middle part of exhaust pipe

Pass 12 Sep 2007 40,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2007 39,796 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 32,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 32,219 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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S85 SOO is a 1998 Perodua Nippa in Purple with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S85 SOO, 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 S85 SOO registered?

S85 SOO is a 1998 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S85 SOO safe to buy?

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