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R146 JBA

1998 Nissan Homy

White Petrol 3270cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,827 mi
Last recorded148,827 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Homy144,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 JBA
MakeNissan
ModelHomy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,270cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 148,827 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sills covered in underseal

under body has surface rust

Pass 12 Jun 2025 145,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sills covered in underseal

Fail 11 Jun 2025 145,744 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting with 30cm of seat mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting within 30cm of seat mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sills covered in underseal

Fail 22 Nov 2024 145,732 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S holes in sill from front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S holes in sill from front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 140,818 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 140,816 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe's leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear pipes By fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi on to rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along rear axel ( Both sides of the vehicle) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to brake copemsator valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 140,741 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from flexi above the rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded small pipe in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded bottom pipe by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded top pipe by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded small pipe from brake compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 135,465 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil in front of rear near wheel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 129,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 129,779 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 114,053 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 106,938 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 104,004 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear bumper covers missing

Pass 24 May 2013 98,729 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 98,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 91,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

Pass 23 Nov 2010 81,198 miles

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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R146 JBA is a 1998 Nissan Homy in White with a 3,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Homy models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 144,340 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 R146 JBA, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Homy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R146 JBA is a 1998 Nissan Homy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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