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R180 BKY

1998 Nissan Homy

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

188,990 mi
Last recorded188,990 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Homy144,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 BKY
MakeNissan
ModelHomy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 188,990 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 186,573 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 180,200 miles

corrosion to suspension items in general

general under body corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2022 174,980 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 174,975 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 170,723 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2021 170,719 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill rotten (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bumper sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front of rear wheel inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bumper sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive round sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rack leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 170,286 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 170,192 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 165,804 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 165,685 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 158,671 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/rear of wheel (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 158,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/ rear of wheel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush off diff (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/rear of wheel (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 151,952 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 147,374 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 6 Feb 2014 145,470 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 145,470 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 143,036 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 141,702 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2012 141,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2011 138,935 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 138,934 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 133,527 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 129,889 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 128,015 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 127,941 miles

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

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

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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R180 BKY is a 1998 Nissan Homy in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 R180 BKY, 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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R180 BKY is a 1998 Nissan Homy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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