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VX51 DZA

2001 Perodua Nippa

Gold Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,201 mi
Last recorded50,201 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Perodua Nippa34,987 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 DZA
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2014 50,201 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 46,647 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 46,647 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 43,208 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 43,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 38,115 miles

offside front strut noisey in operation

Fail 25 May 2011 38,115 miles

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

offside front strut noisey in operation

Pass 13 May 2010 34,526 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 31,496 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

handbrake will need adjusting soon

Pass 18 May 2009 31,496 miles

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

Oil leak

handbrake will need adjusting soon

Pass 10 Apr 2008 27,383 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

windscreen scratched

Pass 18 Apr 2007 24,265 miles

CENTRE STOP LAMP DISCON NECTED

Pass 6 Apr 2006 20,776 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 20,776 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

all tyres worn to various degrees, rears also worn uneven

scratches in screen

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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VX51 DZA is a 2001 Perodua Nippa in Gold with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VX51 DZA, 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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VX51 DZA is a 2001 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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