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F765 PAD

1988 Honda Ballade

Red Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

93,665 mi
Last recorded93,665 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Honda Ballade63,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF765 PAD
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2007 93,665 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 89,949 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 89,949 miles

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

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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F765 PAD is a 1988 Honda Ballade in Red with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F765 PAD, 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 F765 PAD registered?

F765 PAD is a 1988 Honda Ballade, first registered on 5 September 1988.

Is F765 PAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F765 PAD shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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