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E225 OMD

1988 Honda Ballade

Red Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,246 mi
Last recorded35,246 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1988 Honda Ballade63,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE225 OMD
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 35,246 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s front and n/s rear outer tyre walls deteriorating

Pass 30 Oct 2008 34,816 miles

n/s/r/tyre deteriorating

Pass 18 Dec 2007 34,198 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear and o/s front outer tyre walls wearing

minimal security n/s front bumper

some corrosion to n/s front outer sill

Fail 12 Dec 2007 34,198 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear and o/s front outer tyre walls wearing

minimal security n/s front bumper

some corrosion to n/s front outer sill

Pass 15 Dec 2006 33,508 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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E225 OMD is a 1988 Honda Ballade in Red with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Honda Ballade models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 63,398 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 E225 OMD, 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 38 years old, this Honda Ballade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E225 OMD registered?

E225 OMD is a 1988 Honda Ballade, first registered on 11 March 1988.

Is E225 OMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E225 OMD 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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