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E511 SOV

1987 Honda Ballade

Blue Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,193 mi
Last recorded66,193 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2008
Typical for 1987 Honda Ballade65,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE511 SOV
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2008 66,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

corosion to underbody + suspension parts

Pass 21 Feb 2007 58,515 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 58,515 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 50,863 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 46,359 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 46,359 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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E511 SOV is a 1987 Honda Ballade in Blue with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E511 SOV, 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 E511 SOV registered?

E511 SOV is a 1987 Honda Ballade, first registered on 25 September 1987.

Is E511 SOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E511 SOV shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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