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F597 OLL

1988 Honda Ballade

Red Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,466 mi
Last recorded38,466 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2008
Typical for 1988 Honda Ballade63,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF597 OLL
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2008 38,466 miles

nearside mirror insecure

offside rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Fail 14 Apr 2008 38,404 miles

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

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

nearside mirror insecure

offside rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2007 27,286 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 23,019 miles

ADVISE - BOTH REAR TYRES IN POOR CONDITION + OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WEARING LOW.

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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F597 OLL is a 1988 Honda Ballade in Red with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 F597 OLL, 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 F597 OLL registered?

F597 OLL is a 1988 Honda Ballade, first registered on 7 October 1988.

Is F597 OLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F597 OLL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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