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Y231 FAR

2001 Perodua Nippa

Gold Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,322 mi
Last recorded53,322 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Perodua Nippa34,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 FAR
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 53,322 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 51,095 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both boots cracking and deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 50,708 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 46,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight front pipe joint (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2017 46,395 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight front pipe joint (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 45,468 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front section of exhaust corroded

near side front,near side rear,and off side rear tyres perrishing

Pass 1 May 2015 44,583 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 43,665 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 42,882 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 42,882 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 41,780 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 40,115 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 40,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 38,609 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 36,730 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 36,730 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 May 2008 34,953 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 34,952 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 33,213 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 32,123 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 32,123 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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Y231 FAR 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 71.4%.

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 Y231 FAR, 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 Y231 FAR registered?

Y231 FAR is a 2001 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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