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F958 HKK

1989 Honda Ballade

Silver Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,806 mi
Last recorded121,806 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 Honda Ballade65,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF958 HKK
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 121,806 miles

Corrosion started to various places including;- floor to sill areas,rear inner sills and by jacking points

O/S/R shock abs lower mounting plate for spring corroding

centre and rear exhaust corroding

Fail 20 Feb 2009 121,806 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Corrosion started to various places including;- floor to sill areas,rear inner sills and by jacking points

O/S/R shock abs lower mounting plate for spring corroding

centre and rear exhaust corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2008 110,666 miles

Air leak from inlet manifold,(alternator end)

Rear brakes noisy on application

corrosion starting on lower edges of doors but no sharp edges at the time of test

corrosion starting various places underneath & rear wheel arches

Fail 20 Feb 2008 110,666 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Rear brakes noisy on application

corrosion starting various places underneath & rear wheel arches

Pass 2 Mar 2007 100,041 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

genral corrosion rear arches and floor

Pass 8 Mar 2006 89,457 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 89,457 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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F958 HKK is a 1989 Honda Ballade in Silver with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F958 HKK, 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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F958 HKK is a 1989 Honda Ballade, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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