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F485 SMH

1989 Honda Ballade

Silver Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,656 mi
Last recorded75,656 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Honda Ballade65,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF485 SMH
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2008 75,656 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2007 65,089 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 65,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 53,845 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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F485 SMH is a 1989 Honda Ballade in Silver with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F485 SMH, 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 F485 SMH registered?

F485 SMH is a 1989 Honda Ballade, first registered on 17 January 1989.

Is F485 SMH safe to buy?

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