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E384 OFX

1988 Honda Ballade

Beige Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,635 mi
Last recorded100,635 miles
Recorded on16 May 2009
Typical for 1988 Honda Ballade63,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE384 OFX
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2009 100,635 miles

Advise:o/s/f indicator lens slight crack and repaired.

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 98,501 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 98,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 97,029 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f lens been repaired

Fail 4 May 2007 96,979 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f lens been repaired

Pass 19 May 2006
Pass 27 Jun 2005 90,834 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 90,833 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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E384 OFX is a 1988 Honda Ballade in Beige with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 E384 OFX, 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

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What year was E384 OFX registered?

E384 OFX is a 1988 Honda Ballade, first registered on 10 February 1988.

Is E384 OFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E384 OFX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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