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Y173 RCR

2001 Perodua Nippa

Blue Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,882 mi
Last recorded51,882 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Perodua Nippa34,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 RCR
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 51,882 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 51,866 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rushed sill within prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 51,797 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 51,052 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 50,269 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 49,642 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 48,808 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 47,630 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 45,866 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 44,586 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 43,055 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 43,049 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 39,076 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 33,042 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 33,036 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 21,450 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2012 21,448 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2011 12,438 miles

childseat fitted nsr

ns cv boot pin holed

Fail 22 Jul 2011 12,438 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

childseat fitted nsr

ns cv boot pin holed

Pass 28 Jun 2010 8,543 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 8,373 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 7,603 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 6,676 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 5,730 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 5,730 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 4,682 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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Y173 RCR is a 2001 Perodua Nippa in Blue with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 Y173 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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Y173 RCR is a 2001 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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