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E145 JYW

1987 Honda Ballade

Silver Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,278 mi
Last recorded72,278 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1987 Honda Ballade65,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE145 JYW
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 72,278 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 70,657 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 70,657 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 69,205 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 69,205 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 67,475 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 67,472 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 65,941 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 65,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 64,937 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 62,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 62,634 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 60,655 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 60,655 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 56,632 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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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E145 JYW is a 1987 Honda Ballade in Silver with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E145 JYW, 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 E145 JYW registered?

E145 JYW is a 1987 Honda Ballade, first registered on 26 September 1987.

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