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Y229 FFJ

2001 Perodua Nippa Ex

Blue Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2008
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,835 mi
Last recorded48,835 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2007
Typical for 2001 Perodua Nippa Ex35,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 FFJ
MakePerodua
ModelNippa Ex
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2007 48,835 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 48,835 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 36,159 miles

spare tyre missing

Fail 19 Sep 2006 36,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

spare tyre missing

Pass 2 May 2006 34,421 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2005 29,479 miles
Fail 6 May 2005 29,479 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

How Reliable is the Perodua Nippa Ex?

Based on 1,417 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
4,457
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
320
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 195
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 142
Brake pipe excessively corroded 110
Stop lamp not working 65
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 58
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Y229 FFJ is a 2001 Perodua Nippa Ex in Blue with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Perodua Nippa Ex models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 35,378 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 Ex fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y229 FFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Perodua Nippa Ex typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Perodua Nippa Ex is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y229 FFJ registered?

Y229 FFJ is a 2001 Perodua Nippa Ex, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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