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S947 JRA

1998 Perodua Nippa

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,728 mi
Last recorded90,728 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa47,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS947 JRA
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 90,728 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

front wiper blades split

nearside rear door handle broken

offside front and rear door handles broken

rear sills corroded

Fail 29 May 2009 90,728 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

front wiper blades split

nearside rear door handle broken

offside front and rear door handles broken

rear sills corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2008 81,547 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear door handles damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2007 72,472 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 72,377 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 61,662 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 61,371 miles

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S947 JRA is a 1998 Perodua Nippa in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S947 JRA, 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 S947 JRA registered?

S947 JRA is a 1998 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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