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F732 HCD

1988 Honda Ballade

Blue Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,040 mi
Last recorded88,040 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 1988 Honda Ballade63,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF732 HCD
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 88,040 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s rear door shuts showing signs of corosion

Fail 14 Sep 2022 88,040 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s rear door shuts showing signs of corosion

Pass 5 Nov 2021 87,991 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 87,991 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 87,522 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 84,000 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 83,980 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 83,978 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 83,978 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 83,598 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 83,454 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 83,220 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 78,991 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 74,356 miles

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

Offside rear wheel arch starting to corrod

Fail 14 Oct 2009 74,355 miles

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

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

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Offside rear wheel arch starting to corrod

Pass 4 Nov 2008 69,183 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 63,217 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 63,217 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 58,043 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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F732 HCD is a 1988 Honda Ballade in Blue with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 F732 HCD, 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 F732 HCD registered?

F732 HCD is a 1988 Honda Ballade, first registered on 26 October 1988.

Is F732 HCD safe to buy?

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