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R996 JGE

1998 Perodua Nippa Ex

White Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,435 mi
Last recorded56,435 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa Ex48,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 JGE
MakePerodua
ModelNippa Ex
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2007 56,435 miles

both rear shock absorbers - bushes worn and split

excessive grinding noise at engine - water pump / alternator - ?

Fail 21 Nov 2007 56,435 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear shock absorbers - bushes worn and split

excessive grinding noise at engine - water pump / alternator - ?

Pass 24 Nov 2006 52,485 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 52,401 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 48,131 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 48,059 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front service brake performance - slight imbalance

How Reliable is the Perodua Nippa Ex?

Based on 1,417 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
4,457
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
320
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 195
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 142
Brake pipe excessively corroded 110
Stop lamp not working 65
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 58
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R996 JGE is a 1998 Perodua Nippa Ex in White with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Perodua Nippa Ex models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 48,886 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 Ex fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R996 JGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R996 JGE registered?

R996 JGE is a 1998 Perodua Nippa Ex, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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