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E557 ERK

1987 Honda Ballade

Beige Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,149 mi
Last recorded107,149 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2006
Typical for 1987 Honda Ballade65,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE557 ERK
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2006 107,149 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2005 103,791 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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E557 ERK is a 1987 Honda Ballade in Beige with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 E557 ERK, 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 E557 ERK registered?

E557 ERK is a 1987 Honda Ballade, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E557 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E557 ERK shows 2 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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