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T159 FOW

1999 Perodua Nippa

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,662 mi
Last recorded24,662 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Perodua Nippa43,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT159 FOW
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 24,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

horn intermittent

rear door handle broken

Pass 25 Mar 2011 22,677 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 22,677 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

both rear tyres are slightly cracked

offside rear outer door handle broken

Pass 27 Apr 2010 21,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front coil springs noisy

Pass 8 May 2009 18,786 miles

battery insecure

rear tyres wearing in centre

Pass 6 May 2008 15,274 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 12,132 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake pads look low

Pass 12 May 2006 9,043 miles

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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T159 FOW is a 1999 Perodua Nippa in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T159 FOW, 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 T159 FOW registered?

T159 FOW is a 1999 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 16 July 1999.

Is T159 FOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T159 FOW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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