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E983 YGF

1988 Honda Ballade

Red Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,681 mi
Last recorded53,681 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Honda Ballade63,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE983 YGF
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 53,681 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 May 2009 52,880 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 52,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component 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 24 Sep 2007 52,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 51,591 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 51,591 miles

Offside Inner 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 50,441 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 50,441 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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E983 YGF is a 1988 Honda Ballade in Red with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 E983 YGF, 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 E983 YGF registered?

E983 YGF is a 1988 Honda Ballade, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E983 YGF safe to buy?

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