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S978 LWN

1998 Perodua Nippa

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,456 mi
Last recorded48,456 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa47,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS978 LWN
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 48,456 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 48,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 45,443 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 42,260 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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S978 LWN is a 1998 Perodua Nippa in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S978 LWN, 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 S978 LWN registered?

S978 LWN is a 1998 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S978 LWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S978 LWN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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