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Y498 BEL

2001 Perodua Nippa

Blue Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

59,355 mi
Last recorded59,355 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Perodua Nippa34,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY498 BEL
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 59,355 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 59,355 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 55,519 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 55,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 51,748 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 51,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 46,688 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front no plate damaged

long travel to handbrake

rear no plate deteriating

Fail 11 Jun 2010 46,431 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front no plate damaged

long travel to handbrake

rear no plate deteriating

Pass 15 Jun 2009 37,725 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 28,568 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 28,568 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 28,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 24,679 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2007 24,603 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 20,383 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 20,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2005 18,453 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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Y498 BEL is a 2001 Perodua Nippa in Blue with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 Y498 BEL, 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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Y498 BEL is a 2001 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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