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E743 GLY

1987 Honda Ballade

Silver Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,975 mi
Last recorded49,975 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1987 Honda Ballade65,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE743 GLY
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 49,975 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 48,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 46,185 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 46,143 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 43,921 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 41,549 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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E743 GLY is a 1987 Honda Ballade in Silver with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E743 GLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E743 GLY registered?

E743 GLY is a 1987 Honda Ballade, first registered on 20 November 1987.

Is E743 GLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E743 GLY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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