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Y398 RTU

2001 Perodua Nippa

Blue Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

19,915 mi
Last recorded19,915 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Perodua Nippa34,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY398 RTU
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 19,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 19,910 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 18,125 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 15,862 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 15,862 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 10,736 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 10,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2011 10,158 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 10,117 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 9,713 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 8,749 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 7,679 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 6,867 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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Y398 RTU is a 2001 Perodua Nippa in Blue with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 Y398 RTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y398 RTU registered?

Y398 RTU is a 2001 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 4 June 2001.

Is Y398 RTU safe to buy?

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