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R286 ENP

1997 Nissan Homy

White Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

279,014 mi
Last recorded279,014 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Nissan Homy120,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 ENP
MakeNissan
ModelHomy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 279,014 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 279,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 252,484 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 238,831 miles

1. Nearside front side light is dim. 2. Rear number plate starting to deteriorate. 3. Offside front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

4. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges. 5. Offside rear tyre wearing low.

Fail 18 Jul 2017 238,673 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing parking/foot brake pedal rubber missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

1. Nearside front side light is dim. 2. Rear number plate starting to deteriorate. 3. Offside front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

4. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges. 5. Offside rear tyre wearing low.

Pass 5 Sep 2016 225,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Outer sill panels becoming corroded

steel brake pipes becoming corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2016 226,923 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release front row (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Outer sill panels becoming corroded

steel brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 210,736 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 201,519 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air inlet hose split

item removed from screen prior to test

Fail 25 Jul 2014 195,377 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 195,377 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 187,238 miles

ABS cable insecure on offside front

Bush worn in rear stabilizer bar

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Different size tyres fitted on front to rear

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

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

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 187,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

ABS cable insecure on offside front

Bush worn in rear stabilizer bar

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Different size tyres fitted on front to rear

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

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

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 171,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 171,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 150,898 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 150,894 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 135,090 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 127,651 miles

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

nearside rear wheel tight to turn when in rasied postion

Pass 17 Jan 2008 116,664 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 105,969 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 105,969 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R286 ENP is a 1997 Nissan Homy in White with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 R286 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 29 years old, this Nissan Homy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R286 ENP is a 1997 Nissan Homy, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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