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BU51 OFP

2001 Perodua Nippa

Blue Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

42,319 mi
Last recorded42,319 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Perodua Nippa34,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 OFP
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 42,319 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 40,042 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 40,038 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 37,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 36,434 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 34,605 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 34,605 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 33,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 33,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 30,073 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 26,822 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 26,813 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 23,236 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 19,701 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 19,701 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear brake pipe

Pass 21 Sep 2006 16,332 miles

just past emissions test

Fail 20 Sep 2006 16,332 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear bump stops lose

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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BU51 OFP is a 2001 Perodua Nippa in Blue with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2001 Perodua Nippa models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 34,987 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 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 OFP, 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 25 years old, this Perodua Nippa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU51 OFP is a 2001 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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