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S981 SNA

1998 Perodua Nippa

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,927 mi
Last recorded60,927 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa47,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS981 SNA
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 60,927 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 60,927 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front brake slightly sticking

Pass 5 Apr 2014 55,959 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 55,959 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,588 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 34,464 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 23,059 miles

front pads low advise replace

front tca bushes in poor condition advise replace

near side steering rack boot heavily perished advise replace

near side tyres perished

off side track rod heavily corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2011 23,059 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front pads low advise replace

front tca bushes in poor condition advise replace

near side steering rack boot heavily perished advise replace

near side tyres perished

off side track rod heavily corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2010 14,956 miles

off side wiper torn

unable to check front brake pads due to type of wheels fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2008 14,473 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 12,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 12,983 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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S981 SNA is a 1998 Perodua Nippa in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S981 SNA, 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 S981 SNA registered?

S981 SNA is a 1998 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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