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F41 XLJ

1989 Honda Ballade

Silver Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,263 mi
Last recorded77,263 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1989 Honda Ballade65,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF41 XLJ
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 77,263 miles

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

Oil leak

both outer sills corroded and nearside rear inner door/sill area corroded

gearbox oil leak

offside front and nearside front outer anti roll bar bushes perishing but not resulting in excess movement/play

Fail 10 May 2011 77,263 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both outer sills corroded and nearside rear inner door/sill area corroded

gearbox oil leak

offside front and nearside front outer anti roll bar bushes perishing but not resulting in excess movement/play

Pass 14 May 2010 67,866 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 67,832 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn edge,n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 30 Jun 2009 66,524 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 66,522 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2008 55,435 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 64,021 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 61,973 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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F41 XLJ is a 1989 Honda Ballade in Silver with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F41 XLJ, 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 F41 XLJ registered?

F41 XLJ is a 1989 Honda Ballade, first registered on 23 May 1989.

Is F41 XLJ safe to buy?

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