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Y189 ETY

2001 Perodua Nippa

Gold Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

22,636 mi
Last recorded22,636 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Perodua Nippa34,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY189 ETY
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 22,636 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 22,495 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 22,494 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 22,104 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 22,035 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 21,962 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 21,683 miles

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 21,414 miles

Centre Fuel pipe slightly damaged starting to corrode (7.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre pipe starting to corrode (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 21,265 miles

Centre Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 20,706 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 19,891 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 18,710 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 16,870 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 15,361 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 13,973 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 12,226 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 10,245 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 8,399 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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Y189 ETY is a 2001 Perodua Nippa in Gold with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 Y189 ETY, 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 Y189 ETY registered?

Y189 ETY is a 2001 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y189 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y189 ETY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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