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F854 NDL

1988 Honda Ballade

Red Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,424 mi
Last recorded103,424 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2007
Typical for 1988 Honda Ballade63,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF854 NDL
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2007 103,424 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise-nearside rear tyre perished

advise-wiper blades both deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2006 96,031 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 96,031 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 88,838 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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F854 NDL is a 1988 Honda Ballade in Red with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F854 NDL, 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 F854 NDL registered?

F854 NDL is a 1988 Honda Ballade, first registered on 21 September 1988.

Is F854 NDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F854 NDL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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