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Y397 GWV

2001 Perodua Nippa

Green Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,208 mi
Last recorded54,208 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Perodua Nippa34,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 GWV
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 May 2015 54,208 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish within tread

front to rear fuel lines starting to corrode

Pass 27 May 2014 53,061 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 52,169 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 51,051 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 49,824 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 48,597 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 47,899 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 47,828 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

noise from O/S/R brake but operates ok on brake tester

Pass 11 Jul 2008 43,133 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 40,999 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 35,976 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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Y397 GWV is a 2001 Perodua Nippa in Green with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y397 GWV, 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 Y397 GWV registered?

Y397 GWV is a 2001 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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