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Y231 FFJ

2001 Perodua Nippa

Gold Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,184 mi
Last recorded93,184 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Perodua Nippa34,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 FFJ
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 93,184 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 81,868 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 81,863 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 74,464 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 74,460 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 66,684 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 66,684 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 54,051 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 54,051 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)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 12 Jun 2013 49,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 49,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside and offside front brakes slight binding

Pass 18 Jun 2012 42,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion underside of vehicle

idle speed slow

Pass 17 Jun 2011 40,955 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Corrosion underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine low idle speed

Pass 21 Jun 2010 38,576 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 FFJ is a 2001 Perodua Nippa in Gold with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y231 FFJ, 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 FFJ registered?

Y231 FFJ is a 2001 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 6 August 2001.

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