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Perodua Nippa

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 847 cc

T978 REUMOT history

T978 REU is a silver petrol Perodua Nippa first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 42,377 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2025
Mileage
42,377 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T978 REU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Perodua
Model
Nippa
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
847 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T978 REU was last recorded at 42,377 miles on 24 Oct 2024, 171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,206 miles · 1 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
171 miles
Average per year
901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 42,377 miles
  • 2023 – 42,206 miles
  • 2022 – 41,670 miles
  • 2021 – 41,636 miles
  • 2020 – 41,332 miles
  • 2019 – 41,135 miles
  • 2017 – 40,650 miles
  • 2016 – 39,925 miles
  • 2015 – 39,028 miles
  • 2014 – 37,538 miles
  • 2013 – 35,244 miles
  • 2012 – 34,590 miles
  • 2011 – 32,103 miles
  • 2010 – 30,204 miles
  • 2009 – 29,117 miles
  • 2008 – 28,527 miles
  • 2007 – 27,401 miles
  • 2006 – 25,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,377 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody and components corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear centre brake light not working.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,377 miles (+171)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    42,377 miles
    Test number
    757767549005
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody and components corroded

  2. Pass42,206 miles (+536)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    42,206 miles
    Test number
    487970097124
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass41,670 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    41,670 miles
    Test number
    885464359716
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail41,656 miles (+20)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,656 miles
    Test number
    236519323550
    • DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass41,636 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    41,636 miles
    Test number
    778897669153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,332 miles (+197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    41,332 miles
    Test number
    816830132332
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass41,135 miles (+485)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    41,135 miles
    Test number
    459837201621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,650 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    40,650 miles
    Test number
    584682009004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear centre brake light not working.

  9. Fail40,630 miles (+705)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,630 miles
    Test number
    271794938961
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear centre brake light not working.

  10. Pass39,925 miles (+897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    39,925 miles
    Test number
    443596040489
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass39,028 miles (+61)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    39,028 miles
    Test number
    188208977462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear perished
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail38,967 miles (+1,429)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,967 miles
    Test number
    893247293612
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear perished
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass37,538 miles (+2,294)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    37,538 miles
    Test number
    975318004364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    35,244 miles
    Test number
    447009603331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail35,244 miles (+654)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,244 miles
    Test number
    489808273016
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass34,590 miles (+2,487)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    34,590 miles
    Test number
    295592932143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail32,103 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,103 miles
    Test number
    315635821121
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

  18. Pass32,103 miles (+1,899)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,103 miles
    Test number
    747515221154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    30,204 miles
    Test number
    411367120166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,204 miles (+1,087)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,204 miles
    Test number
    972317620102
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  21. Pass29,117 miles (+590)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    29,117 miles
    Test number
    860431929136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,527 miles (+1,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    28,527 miles
    Test number
    574490838150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass27,401 miles (+1,649)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,401 miles
    Test number
    201979127150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    25,752 miles
    Test number
    383572336196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T978 REU

Does T978 REU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T978 REU expired on 31 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T978 REU?
The MOT on T978 REU expired on 31 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T978 REU done?
T978 REU was recorded at 42,377 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2024, an average of 901 miles a year.
Has T978 REU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T978 REU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T978 REU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T978 REU find?
T978 REU passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear outer other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle broken, and 1 more.

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