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D351 BLP

1987 Honda Ballade

Beige Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,137 mi
Last recorded40,137 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1987 Honda Ballade65,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD351 BLP
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 40,137 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 37,747 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 37,745 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 34,147 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 34,129 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 33,468 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 33,448 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

nearside front door damaged

rear bumper broken

rear reflector broken

rear registration plate cracked in several places

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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D351 BLP is a 1987 Honda Ballade in Beige with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D351 BLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D351 BLP?

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What year was D351 BLP registered?

D351 BLP is a 1987 Honda Ballade, first registered on 5 March 1987.

Is D351 BLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D351 BLP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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