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E659 DPM

1987 Honda Ballade

Silver Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

40,455 mi
Last recorded40,455 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1987 Honda Ballade65,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE659 DPM
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 40,455 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s outer. (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 40,198 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 40,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 39,720 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 39,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 39,148 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 38,471 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 38,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 37,667 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 37,667 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 36,993 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 36,210 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 35,398 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 35,398 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 34,505 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 34,505 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 33,398 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 33,398 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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E659 DPM is a 1987 Honda Ballade in Silver with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 E659 DPM, 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 E659 DPM registered?

E659 DPM is a 1987 Honda Ballade, first registered on 9 September 1987.

Is E659 DPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E659 DPM shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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