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V946 DDF

1999 Perodua Nippa

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,064 mi
Last recorded68,064 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Perodua Nippa43,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV946 DDF
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 68,064 miles

Combination switch moving on steering column

Front suspension tie bar bushes deteriorated

General corrosion to rear coil springs

General corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

O/s/f tyre carcass deteriorating

Outer cv gaiters deteriorating

Some damage to o/s outer sill

Pass 22 Oct 2013 67,778 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear coil springs

Front track control arm to roll bar bushes badly deteriorated

O/s/f tyre carcass deteriorated

Outer cv gaiters badly deteriorated

Some corrosion to brake hose ferules

Wiper and light switch mounting poor

Wipers poor

Fail 15 Oct 2013 67,768 miles

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

Advanced corrosion to rear coil springs

Front track control arm to roll bar bushes badly deteriorated

O/s/f tyre carcass deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Outer cv gaiters badly deteriorated

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Some corrosion to brake hose ferules

Wiper and light switch mounting poor

Wipers poor

Pass 20 Jul 2012 67,713 miles

Blue smoke in exhaust

Both o/s door handles deteriorated

Front to rear fuel pipes corroding

General corrosion to coil springs

N/s outer cv boot deteriorated

O/s sill dented

O/s steering rack boot badly deteriorated

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Track control arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2011 59,803 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r outer door handle broken door still opening from outside

Fail 15 Jul 2010 59,621 miles

Both outer cv boots perishing

Exhaust system deteriorating (slight blow)

Front suspension bushes deteriorating

Light corrosion to front brake discs

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/s/r outer door handle broken (still operating)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 59,621 miles

Both outer cv boots perishing

Exhaust system deteriorating (slight blow)

Front suspension bushes deteriorating

Light corrosion to front brake discs

O/s/r outer door handle broken (still operating)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 58,936 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 56,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 56,182 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 56,169 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 50,867 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 50,855 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V946 DDF is a 1999 Perodua Nippa in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V946 DDF, 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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V946 DDF is a 1999 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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