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V597 ECW

1999 Perodua Nippa

White Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,022 mi
Last recorded38,022 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Perodua Nippa43,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV597 ECW
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2011 38,022 miles

coolant leak from radiator

Fail 1 Sep 2011 38,005 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant leak from radiator

Pass 6 May 2010 35,415 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 35,358 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 31,100 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 31,100 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 28,316 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 28,316 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 20,645 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 206,038 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 24,306 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 24,305 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.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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V597 ECW is a 1999 Perodua Nippa in White with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V597 ECW, 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 V597 ECW registered?

V597 ECW is a 1999 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V597 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V597 ECW shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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