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F948 HGN

1989 Honda Ballade

Silver Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,031 mi
Last recorded52,031 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2006
Typical for 1989 Honda Ballade65,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF948 HGN
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2006 52,031 miles

offside rear door shut and nearside rear outer wheel arch rusting

slight play at nearside front shockabsorber gland

Fail 30 Oct 2006 52,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear door shut rusty

slight play at nearside front shockabsorber gland

Pass 18 Oct 2005 48,471 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 48,471 miles

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

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

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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F948 HGN is a 1989 Honda Ballade in Silver with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F948 HGN, 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 F948 HGN registered?

F948 HGN is a 1989 Honda Ballade, first registered on 23 May 1989.

Is F948 HGN safe to buy?

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