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F615 SPR

1988 Honda Ballade

Blue Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,801 mi
Last recorded99,801 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2008
Typical for 1988 Honda Ballade63,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF615 SPR
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2008 99,801 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 92,861 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 92,861 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2006 92,208 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 92,208 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F615 SPR is a 1988 Honda Ballade in Blue with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F615 SPR, 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 F615 SPR registered?

F615 SPR is a 1988 Honda Ballade, first registered on 3 August 1988.

Is F615 SPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F615 SPR shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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