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T397 TEV

1999 Perodua Nippa

Yellow Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

38,732 mi
Last recorded38,732 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Perodua Nippa43,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT397 TEV
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2009 38,732 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 38,732 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 27,671 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 27,671 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 24,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s inner c.v gaitor split

small chip in top of screen

Pass 27 Jul 2006 20,256 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 20,256 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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T397 TEV is a 1999 Perodua Nippa in Yellow with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Perodua Nippa models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 43,688 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 T397 TEV, 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 27 years old, this Perodua Nippa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T397 TEV registered?

T397 TEV is a 1999 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 8 June 1999.

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