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Y947 GCA

2001 Perodua Nippa

Blue Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,582 mi
Last recorded29,582 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2007
Typical for 2001 Perodua Nippa34,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY947 GCA
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2007 29,582 miles

f/n/s tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2006 28,016 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 28,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Coolant leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

excessisv corroded outer inner sills, x member, wheel archs all brake pipes, body wroks, floors, chassis,rear axle

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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Y947 GCA is a 2001 Perodua Nippa in Blue with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y947 GCA, 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 Y947 GCA registered?

Y947 GCA is a 2001 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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