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F418 OTW

1989 Honda Ballade

Red Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

216,307 mi
Last recorded216,307 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Honda Ballade65,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF418 OTW
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 216,307 miles

all floor pans and sill lips chassis have slight surface corosion on

slight wear in n/s wiper linkage

very slight noise from n/s outer cv joint

Pass 15 Oct 2008 204,437 miles

all floor areas starting to corode

Fail 15 Oct 2008 204,437 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all floor areas starting to corode

Pass 9 Oct 2007 193,512 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 193,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 181,519 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake fluid just above min

Fail 9 Oct 2006 181,350 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all doors heavily coroded just to standard andrear wheel arches

brake fluid just above min

Pass 17 Oct 2005 170,130 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 170,130 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

All 4 doors badly corroded. Drivers door damaged & fouling O/S/F wing

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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F418 OTW is a 1989 Honda Ballade in Red with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F418 OTW, 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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F418 OTW is a 1989 Honda Ballade, first registered on 19 January 1989.

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