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GN51 VZY

2001 Perodua Nippa

Gold Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,914 mi
Last recorded42,914 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Perodua Nippa34,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 VZY
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 42,914 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 42,890 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 41,892 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 41,856 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 40,103 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 38,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 38,288 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 37,205 miles

near-side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 27 Sep 2012 37,205 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

near-side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

off-side front brake binding slightly.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 36,222 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 36,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 33,673 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 33,673 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 31,067 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 31,067 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,658 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 24,869 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 24,869 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 21,862 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 19,080 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 18,973 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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GN51 VZY is a 2001 Perodua Nippa in Gold with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GN51 VZY, 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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What year was GN51 VZY registered?

GN51 VZY is a 2001 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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