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J481 NRU

1992 Nissan Homy

Green Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

213,203 mi
Last recorded213,203 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1992 Nissan Homy122,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ481 NRU
MakeNissan
ModelHomy
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2015 213,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre silencer outer casing deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2013 191,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

driver door mirror glass is damaged

offside front wheel arch is deteriorated/corroded

offside rear child seat fitted

offside rear outer sill is corroded and wheel arch

offside rear valance is corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2013 191,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

driver door mirror glass is damaged

offside front wheel arch is deteriorated/corroded

offside rear child seat fitted

offside rear outer sill is corroded and wheel arch

offside rear valance is corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 184,383 miles

All four tyres perished

Centre silencer corroded

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear chassis corroded

Rear diff leaking oil

Fail 17 May 2012 184,383 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All four tyres perished

Centre silencer corroded

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear chassis corroded

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 14 Feb 2011 177,969 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 177,960 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 167,860 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 167,860 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 162,191 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 162,191 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 155,166 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 148,312 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 141,544 miles

Suspect slight dampness around both front brake calipers †

How Reliable is the Nissan Homy?

Based on 1,864 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
5,091
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 109
fog lamp not working 75
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 70
Brake pipe excessively corroded 62
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
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J481 NRU is a 1992 Nissan Homy in Green with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 Nissan Homy models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 122,955 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 Nissan Homy fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J481 NRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Homy typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Nissan Homy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J481 NRU is a 1992 Nissan Homy, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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