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R156 OHG

1997 Nissan Homy

White Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,678 mi
Last recorded148,678 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Nissan Homy120,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 OHG
MakeNissan
ModelHomy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 148,678 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s+n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 148,678 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s+n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 141,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2018 141,987 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 133,169 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s+n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 126,350 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 126,350 miles

Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn bearing (2.4.G.4d)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s+n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 119,385 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 109,280 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 99,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 90,974 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 81,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 72,176 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 60,555 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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R156 OHG is a 1997 Nissan Homy in White with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Homy models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 120,512 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R156 OHG, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Homy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R156 OHG is a 1997 Nissan Homy, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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