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R273 ENP

1998 Nissan Homy

Silver Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,124 mi
Last recorded160,124 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Nissan Homy144,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 ENP
MakeNissan
ModelHomy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 160,124 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 158,628 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 154,107 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 148,330 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 146,449 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 143,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 143,605 miles

Front Brake linkage has restricted free movement swivel/cables. (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above the fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

oil level low.

Pass 13 Jan 2018 138,549 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 138,549 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 127,050 miles

Nearside Front track rod end has slight play

Offside Front track rod end has slight play

Fail 19 Dec 2016 127,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front track rod end has slight play

Offside Front track rod end has slight play

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 179,381 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 119,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing rearmost seat (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing rear most seat (5.1.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 112,746 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 110,374 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 110,374 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 108,782 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 106,045 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 106,044 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 102,303 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 102,301 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 93,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 93,909 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 89,241 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 86,969 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 84,387 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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R273 ENP is a 1998 Nissan Homy in Silver with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R273 ENP, 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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R273 ENP is a 1998 Nissan Homy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R273 ENP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R273 ENP shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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