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V289 FAL

1999 Perodua Nippa

Black Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

32,897 mi
Last recorded32,897 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Perodua Nippa43,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV289 FAL
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 32,897 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inside wall

Pass 14 Apr 2015 32,641 miles

ADVISE ON NEARSIDE W/BLADE 16"

BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED / BREAKING UP

BRAKE PIPES SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / BEEN GREASED UP / BRAKE HOSES UNIONS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED / SHOCKER COVERS CORRODED / BREAKING UP

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

Fail 13 Apr 2015 32,640 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

ADVISE ON NEARSIDE W/BLADE 16"

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON BRAKING SURFACE / OFFSIDE BEING WORST (SOLID)

BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED / BREAKING UP

BRAKE PIPES SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / BEEN GREASED UP / BRAKE HOSES UNIONS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY LOW ON BRAKING EFFORT / SLIGHT FLUCTUATION DEVELOPING

REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED / SHOCKER COVERS CORRODED / BREAKING UP

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

Pass 16 Apr 2014 32,360 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 32,358 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 32,206 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 32,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 31,897 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 31,897 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 31,415 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 31,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 31,081 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 30,725 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 30,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 29,409 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 28,648 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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V289 FAL is a 1999 Perodua Nippa in Black with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 V289 FAL, 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 V289 FAL registered?

V289 FAL is a 1999 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V289 FAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V289 FAL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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