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E614 DJM

1987 Honda Ballade

Blue Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,055 mi
Last recorded115,055 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1987 Honda Ballade65,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE614 DJM
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 115,055 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 109,109 miles

Front c/v joints noisy!

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

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

near-side rear seat belt missing!

off-side sill corroded - next years mot fail?

off-side wiper blade split

Fail 22 Nov 2011 109,109 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front c/v joints noisy!

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

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

near-side rear seat belt missing!

off-side sill corroded - next years mot fail?

off-side wiper blade split

Pass 24 Nov 2010 103,385 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 103,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

both n/s doors & o/s/f door bottoms are corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2009 98,476 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 98,465 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Outer 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 92,675 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 89,471 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 89,467 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 45,520 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 86,366 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 81,222 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 81,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

heavy corrosion on the underside of vehicle

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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E614 DJM is a 1987 Honda Ballade in Blue with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E614 DJM, 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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E614 DJM is a 1987 Honda Ballade, first registered on 6 October 1987.

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