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F138 EYC

1989 Honda Ballade

Silver Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

59,760 mi
Last recorded59,760 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Honda Ballade65,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF138 EYC
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,760 miles

crack in the windscreen outside swept area o/s

tape applied to corrosion over doors

Fail 21 Mar 2011 59,760 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

crack in the windscreen outside swept area o/s

Pass 7 Apr 2010 59,495 miles

all four doors corroded no sharp edges shown

Fail 29 Mar 2010 59,489 miles

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

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

all four doors corroded no sharp edges shown

Pass 9 Mar 2009 57,093 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 57,093 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 52,244 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 52,240 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 50,310 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2006 48,454 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 48,454 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(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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F138 EYC is a 1989 Honda Ballade in Silver with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1989 Honda Ballade models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 65,296 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 F138 EYC, 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 37 years old, this Honda Ballade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F138 EYC registered?

F138 EYC is a 1989 Honda Ballade, first registered on 29 March 1989.

Is F138 EYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F138 EYC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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