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S277 VTU

1998 Perodua Nippa GX

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,610 mi
Last recorded75,610 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Perodua Nippa GX54,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS277 VTU
MakePerodua
ModelNippa GX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2009 75,610 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 75,610 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2007 75,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

near side rear & offside rear bump stops loose

nearside door broken off

Pass 11 Sep 2006 74,903 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Radiator core rotted

front nearside brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Sep 2005 69,885 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 69,885 miles

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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S277 VTU is a 1998 Perodua Nippa GX in Red 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 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 S277 VTU, 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 S277 VTU registered?

S277 VTU is a 1998 Perodua Nippa GX, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S277 VTU safe to buy?

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