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F824 PYH

1989 Honda Ballade

Silver Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

59,274 mi
Last recorded59,274 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 1989 Honda Ballade65,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF824 PYH
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2009 59,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres cracking

Front rollbar link rubbers split

hole in o/s/r wheel arch

rust holes in inner and outer of n/s sill

Fail 14 Jan 2009 59,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Advanced corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch door shut area

Both outer drive shaft gaitors perishing

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in offside steering rack

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2007 54,402 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 56,533 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 54,402 miles

exhaust system rusty and frail and has a very small leak

Fail 1 Dec 2006 54,402 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system rusty and frail and has a very small leak

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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F824 PYH is a 1989 Honda Ballade in Silver with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 F824 PYH, 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 F824 PYH registered?

F824 PYH is a 1989 Honda Ballade, first registered on 10 February 1989.

Is F824 PYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F824 PYH shows 6 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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