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F357 JUF

1988 Honda Ballade

Silver Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

94,386 mi
Last recorded94,386 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2008
Typical for 1988 Honda Ballade63,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF357 JUF
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2008 94,386 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brakes noisy

sills corroded & heavily repaired

some play in steering rack

vehicle oily underneath

wheel arches / doors etc corroded

widespread welded repair to floorpans etc

Pass 20 Mar 2007 91,590 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 91,588 miles

Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

considerable play in steering rack

nearside rear lens broken

sills & floorpans generaally corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2006 88,750 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

driveshafts outer joints 'noisy'

Fail 7 Mar 2006 88,744 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

imbalance of front brakes just within limits

n/s rear tyre perished

slight play in front shock absorbers

slight play in steering rack

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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F357 JUF is a 1988 Honda Ballade in Silver with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F357 JUF, 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 F357 JUF registered?

F357 JUF is a 1988 Honda Ballade, first registered on 13 October 1988.

Is F357 JUF safe to buy?

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