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Y665 DRB

2001 Perodua Nippa

Green Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,133 mi
Last recorded68,133 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 2001 Perodua Nippa34,987 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY665 DRB
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2008 68,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 68,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 63,843 miles

front brake pads and discs corrosion/wear advise replacment

front brakes showing imballance

front to rear fuel pipes surface corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2007 63,803 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2006 59,626 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 59,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y665 DRB is a 2001 Perodua Nippa in Green with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y665 DRB, 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 Y665 DRB registered?

Y665 DRB is a 2001 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y665 DRB safe to buy?

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