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D329 VMB

1987 Honda Ballade

Silver Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

52,295 mi
Last recorded52,295 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1987 Honda Ballade65,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD329 VMB
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 52,295 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 52,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 46,234 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 46,189 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 41,816 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

drivers door corroded

front floor corroded n/s and o/s

Fail 2 Jul 2010 41,816 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

drivers door corroded

front floor corroded n/s and o/s

Pass 20 Jul 2009 39,734 miles

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

corrosion in various areas underside jacking points etc.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 35,633 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 33,129 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 29,961 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2006 29,041 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2005 27,391 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

room in offside rear hub area

Fail 19 May 2005 27,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

How Reliable is the Honda Ballade?

Based on 3,041 MOT tests across 700 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
1,945
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
700
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 705
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 473
constant velocity joint gaiter split 235
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173
Stop lamp not working 145
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D329 VMB is a 1987 Honda Ballade in Silver with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1987 Honda Ballade models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 65,496 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Ballade fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D329 VMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Ballade typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Honda Ballade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D329 VMB is a 1987 Honda Ballade, first registered on 25 June 1987.

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