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E276 XUJ

1988 Honda Ballade

Silver Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,569 mi
Last recorded84,569 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Honda Ballade63,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE276 XUJ
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 84,569 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 84,569 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 83,825 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 83,469 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s floor areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2012 83,368 miles

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

rear exhaust system corroded + deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2011 83,298 miles

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

hard corrosion n/s/f floor area

Pass 2 Aug 2010 83,144 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 80,894 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 77,738 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 75,569 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 72,295 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E276 XUJ is a 1988 Honda Ballade in Silver with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E276 XUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E276 XUJ?

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What year was E276 XUJ registered?

E276 XUJ is a 1988 Honda Ballade, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E276 XUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E276 XUJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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