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F943 JCD

1988 Honda Ballade

Blue Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,117 mi
Last recorded77,117 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1988 Honda Ballade63,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF943 JCD
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 77,117 miles

n/s & o/s inner & outer sills corroded not to x/s in a prescribed area at time of test.

underbody poor corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 24 Aug 2015 77,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

n/s & o/s inner & outer sills corroded not to x/s in a prescribed area at time of test.

underbody poor corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 70,508 miles

inner & outer sills corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres low tread on edges not below limits at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack drumsticks not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 64,472 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar end link rubber bushes spilt no excessive movement at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack drumsticks not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 13 Aug 2013 64,337 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads 3/4 worn at time of test.

inner sills and underbody corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar end link rubber bushes spilt no excessive movement at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack drumsticks not to x/s at time of test.

tracking requires checking and adjusting when new tyres fitted (front tyres wearing on edges at time of test).

Pass 25 Aug 2012 58,169 miles

all 4 tyres getting low tread and slightly lumpy not to x/s at time of test.

inner & outer sills corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 51,893 miles

center exhaust blowing very slightly not to x/s at time of test.

inner & outer sills corroded not to x/s at time of test.

metla brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in steering rack drumsticks not to x/s at time of test.

tracking requires adjusting.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 45,196 miles

inner & outer sills slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

small pin holes in center exhaust not blowing to x/s at time of test.

underbody slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 42,862 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 42,862 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 42,256 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 41,296 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 40,129 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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F943 JCD is a 1988 Honda Ballade in Blue with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F943 JCD, 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 F943 JCD registered?

F943 JCD is a 1988 Honda Ballade, first registered on 13 September 1988.

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