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F681 TAD

1989 Honda Ballade

Blue Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,995 mi
Last recorded58,995 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1989 Honda Ballade65,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF681 TAD
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 58,995 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 58,916 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 Mar 2007 54,936 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 50,778 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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F681 TAD is a 1989 Honda Ballade in Blue with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F681 TAD, 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 F681 TAD registered?

F681 TAD is a 1989 Honda Ballade, first registered on 30 January 1989.

Is F681 TAD safe to buy?

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