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R156 TAC

1998 Nissan Homy

White Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

208,427 mi
Last recorded208,427 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Nissan Homy144,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 TAC
MakeNissan
ModelHomy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 208,427 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 208,390 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 208,034 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 188,097 miles

o/s rack boot twisted

Fail 25 Apr 2013 188,066 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

o/s rack boot twisted

Fail 11 Nov 2012 187,291 miles

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

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 171,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear axle beam bush worn

Fail 1 Nov 2011 171,291 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear axle beam bush worn

Pass 28 Oct 2010 157,922 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 157,922 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 148,169 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 147,481 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 137,533 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 120,276 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 TAC is a 1998 Nissan Homy in White with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R156 TAC, 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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What year was R156 TAC registered?

R156 TAC is a 1998 Nissan Homy, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R156 TAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R156 TAC shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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