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F545 RYK

1989 Honda Ballade

Red Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,968 mi
Last recorded53,968 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1989 Honda Ballade65,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF545 RYK
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 53,968 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 53,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 53,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 52,013 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 50,991 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 50,991 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 49,945 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 49,945 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 48,708 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2007 48,708 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2006 47,383 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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F545 RYK is a 1989 Honda Ballade in Red with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 F545 RYK, 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 F545 RYK registered?

F545 RYK is a 1989 Honda Ballade, first registered on 19 April 1989.

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The MOT history for F545 RYK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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