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Y948 GCA

2001 Perodua Nippa

Purple Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,309 mi
Last recorded41,309 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Perodua Nippa34,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY948 GCA
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 41,309 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 39,189 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 39,189 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2007 36,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front tyre outer sidewall starting too crack and perish

Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre outer sidewall starting too crack and perish

Pass 18 Sep 2006 33,842 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 33,842 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 30,556 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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Y948 GCA is a 2001 Perodua Nippa in Purple with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y948 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 Y948 GCA registered?

Y948 GCA is a 2001 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 10 April 2001.

Is Y948 GCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y948 GCA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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