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F884 SFA

1989 Honda Ballade

Blue Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,112 mi
Last recorded103,112 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Honda Ballade65,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF884 SFA
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 103,112 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section front joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s door mirror insecure

n/s handbrake lower efficiency

o/s front door bottom corroded

o/s rear tyre cracking to outer side wall and tread area

Pass 21 Apr 2016 92,199 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s door mirror insecure

o/s front door bottom corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2016 92,199 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to rear section joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear jacking point / floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s door mirror insecure

o/s front door bottom corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 78,624 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s and o/s front indicator lenses deteriorated

n/s of rear bumper out of retaining clip

n/s outer door mirror soon need attention

o/s front door bottom corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 65,824 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s and o/s front indicator lenses deteriorated

o/s front door bottom corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2014 65,818 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s and o/s front indicator lenses deteriorated

o/s front door bottom corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 50,816 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s and o/s front indicator lenses soon need replacing

Fail 11 Mar 2013 50,816 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 34,591 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 34,580 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 21,916 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 21,916 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 21,598 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 20,821 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

slight wear in steering rack ends

Pass 2 Feb 2007 18,709 miles

all tyres cracked and starting to perish

very slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 25 Jan 2007 18,709 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all tyres cracked and starting to perish

very slight corrosion on brake pipes

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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F884 SFA is a 1989 Honda Ballade in Blue with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F884 SFA, 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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F884 SFA is a 1989 Honda Ballade, first registered on 14 February 1989.

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