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F863 BON

1989 Honda Ballade

Blue Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

83,297 mi
Last recorded83,297 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2007
Typical for 1989 Honda Ballade65,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF863 BON
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2007 83,297 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 75,067 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 74,956 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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F863 BON is a 1989 Honda Ballade in Blue with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 F863 BON, 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 F863 BON registered?

F863 BON is a 1989 Honda Ballade, first registered on 18 April 1989.

Is F863 BON safe to buy?

The MOT history for F863 BON 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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