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N157 NHG

1996 Boom Low Rider

Yellow Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

3,022 mi
Last recorded3,022 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN157 NHG
MakeBoom
ModelLow Rider
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 3,022 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 2,382 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 2,199 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 2,199 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative n/s not working (4.4.1 (e))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 2,198 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 2,125 miles

slight play in head stock bearing, efficient at test.

Fail 31 Jan 2017 2,122 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

slight play in head stock bearing, efficient at test.

Pass 28 Jan 2016 1,272 miles

slight play in front lower head stock support arm inner mounting bushes, efficient at test.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 774 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 1,123 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

foot brake efficiency 66%: hand brake efficiency 23%:

slight play in head stock bearings, efficient at test.

Fail 25 Feb 2013 418 miles

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not fitted (1.4.B.1a)

o/s rear led lamp some not working.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 418 miles

o/s rear led lamp some not working.

Pass 25 Feb 2012 348 miles

foot brake rubber worn.

Pass 26 Feb 2011 49,113 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 45,809 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 44,307 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 42,544 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Boom Low Rider?

Based on 1,556 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
972
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearing has excessive play 15
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 14
Stop lamp not working 13
Direction indicator not working 10
position lamp(s) not working 8
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N157 NHG is a 1996 Boom Low Rider in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

The most common reason a Boom Low Rider fails its MOT is wheel bearing has excessive play, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N157 NHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Boom Low Rider typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 30 years old, this Boom Low Rider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N157 NHG?

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What year was N157 NHG registered?

N157 NHG is a 1996 Boom Low Rider, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N157 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N157 NHG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N157 NHG have outstanding finance?

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