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G38 FCC

1989 Honda Ballade

Blue Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,091 mi
Last recorded97,091 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 1989 Honda Ballade65,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG38 FCC
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 97,091 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 766,974 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 76,466 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 68,988 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 65,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 60,566 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 56,372 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 52,518 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 48,914 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 48,840 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside 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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G38 FCC is a 1989 Honda Ballade in Blue with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 G38 FCC, 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 G38 FCC registered?

G38 FCC is a 1989 Honda Ballade, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G38 FCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G38 FCC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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