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E825 JLN

1988 Honda Ballade

Red Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,331 mi
Last recorded66,331 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1988 Honda Ballade63,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE825 JLN
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 66,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 57,806 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 57,806 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 54,526 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 54,526 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,311 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 54,299 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 53,964 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 53,683 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 53,269 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 52,818 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 52,390 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 51,930 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish/slit

Pass 5 Apr 2006 51,283 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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E825 JLN is a 1988 Honda Ballade in Red with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1988 Honda Ballade models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 63,398 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 E825 JLN, 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 38 years old, this Honda Ballade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E825 JLN registered?

E825 JLN is a 1988 Honda Ballade, first registered on 14 April 1988.

Is E825 JLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E825 JLN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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