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R557 VLD

1998 Perodua Nippa GX

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,333 mi
Last recorded33,333 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa GX54,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 VLD
MakePerodua
ModelNippa GX
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2008 33,333 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 53,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 48,888 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,698 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 43,698 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Perodua Nippa GX?

Based on 653 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
4,618
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 69
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pipe excessively corroded 45
Stop lamp not working 23
brake disc excessively pitted 18
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R557 VLD is a 1998 Perodua Nippa GX in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Perodua Nippa GX models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 54,373 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 GX fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R557 VLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Perodua Nippa GX typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Perodua Nippa GX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R557 VLD registered?

R557 VLD is a 1998 Perodua Nippa GX, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R557 VLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R557 VLD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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