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R746 HBA

1997 Nissan Homy

White Diesel 3153cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,665 mi
Last recorded114,665 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan Homy120,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR746 HBA
MakeNissan
ModelHomy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,153cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 114,665 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 108,086 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 108,067 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 106,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside front underside of sill corroded

nearside rear axle stabilizer bush worn

offside front outrigger corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2023 105,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside rear axle stabilizer bush worn

Pass 20 May 2022 104,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle underbody has been undersealed.

Fail 20 May 2022 104,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle underbody has been undersealed.

Pass 3 Jul 2020 94,427 miles

problem reversing

r/o/s tyre worn low

Pass 9 Jul 2019 91,971 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to chassi and inner sills

Pass 5 Jul 2018 88,401 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 84,833 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded Both O/S & N/S (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both O/S & N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 84,833 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded Both O/S & N/S (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded Both O/S & N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 81,403 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 77,605 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 77,604 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 72,851 miles

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 12 Jul 2013 67,581 miles

centre prop bush worn

Pass 1 May 2012 65,140 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 60,808 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 56,857 miles

long travel on parking brake

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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R746 HBA is a 1997 Nissan Homy in White with a 3,153cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R746 HBA, 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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R746 HBA is a 1997 Nissan Homy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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