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D408 XJM

1987 Honda Ballade

Blue Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,639 mi
Last recorded93,639 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1987 Honda Ballade65,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD408 XJM
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 93,639 miles

o/s & n/s wheel arches rusty

Fail 7 Oct 2013 93,638 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s & n/s wheel arches rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2013 93,492 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 93,331 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 93,115 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 92,996 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 92,794 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 92,664 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 92,407 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 92,040 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 92,040 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 91,395 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 91,392 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 90,400 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 90,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 88,980 miles

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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D408 XJM is a 1987 Honda Ballade in Blue with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D408 XJM, 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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What year was D408 XJM registered?

D408 XJM is a 1987 Honda Ballade, first registered on 20 March 1987.

Is D408 XJM safe to buy?

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