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Y168 RCR

2001 Perodua Nippa

Gold Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,055 mi
Last recorded82,055 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Perodua Nippa34,987 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY168 RCR
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 82,055 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 82,055 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 71,510 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 71,510 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play between ball-pin and valve and separation is likely (2.3.5)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play between ball-pin and valve and separation is likely (2.3.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2012 63,860 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 63,860 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 58,313 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 58,298 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front discs very poor condition

o/s headlamp has a chip

slight play on both sides of steering rack

Pass 11 Feb 2010 56,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

HOLE IN O/S/F HEADLIGHT GLASS

Fail 5 Feb 2010 56,081 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

HOLE IN O/S/F HEADLIGHT GLASS

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 52,877 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 52,877 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 44,693 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 39,997 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 34,374 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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Y168 RCR is a 2001 Perodua Nippa in Gold with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y168 RCR, 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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Y168 RCR is a 2001 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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