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Y845 DAB

2001 Perodua Nippa

Gold Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

58,939 mi
Last recorded58,939 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Perodua Nippa34,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY845 DAB
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2020 58,939 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Auxiliary drive belt excessively deteriorated.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded 2 x front to rear. ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - Corrosion in rear section of pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 58,358 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 58,358 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 57,638 miles

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre valve deteriorated.

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake - Slightly binding.

Offside Front Tyre valve deteriorated.

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

Oil leak Engine has a major leak. ()

Fail 3 May 2018 57,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre valve deteriorated.

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake - Slightly binding.

Offside Front Tyre valve deteriorated.

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

Oil leak Engine has a major leak. ()

Pass 9 May 2017 56,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre valve deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Axle bump stop broken.

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

Offside Front Brake slightly binding.

Offside Rear Axle bump stop broken.

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 May 2017 56,466 miles

Emissions not tested Unable to carry out test due to exhaust system condition. (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre valve deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Axle bump stop broken.

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

Offside Front Brake slightly binding.

Offside Rear Axle bump stop broken.

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2016 55,101 miles

both front and rear coil springs corroded

both front lower anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated

oil leak dripping on floor during test

oil level below minimum

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 52,894 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 50,564 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 48,616 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 1 May 2013 48,616 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 30 Apr 2012 45,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 45,981 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 42,764 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 42,764 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 38,938 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 38,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 35,055 miles

Both rear tyre walls are perrishing

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 35,055 miles

Both rear tyre walls are perrishing

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 31,445 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 31,445 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 May 2007 26,760 miles

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

center stop light n/w

Pass 4 May 2006 22,439 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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Y845 DAB is a 2001 Perodua Nippa in Gold with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y845 DAB, 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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Y845 DAB is a 2001 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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