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D453 DLX

1987 Honda Ballade

Gold Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,709 mi
Last recorded46,709 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2008
Typical for 1987 Honda Ballade65,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD453 DLX
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2008 46,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 43,423 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 40,933 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 35,526 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 35,521 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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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D453 DLX is a 1987 Honda Ballade in Gold with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D453 DLX, 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 D453 DLX registered?

D453 DLX is a 1987 Honda Ballade, first registered on 3 July 1987.

Is D453 DLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D453 DLX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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