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G427 APJ

1989 Honda Ballade

Silver Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,784 mi
Last recorded91,784 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1989 Honda Ballade65,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG427 APJ
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2008 91,784 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 91,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

The n/s door mirror is unserviceable.

The n/s/r service brake reading is lower than expected.

The o/s/r position lamp is dim.

The o/s/r tyre has just 2mm tread (limit 1.6mm).

Pass 1 Oct 2007 75,974 miles

centre exhaust is corroding

n/s/r inner sill panel has been repaired

o/s/f outer cv boot perishing

Fail 25 Sep 2007 75,787 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

centre exhaust is corroding

n/s/r inner sill panel has been repaired

o/s/f outer cv boot perishing

Pass 25 Sep 2006 69,854 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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G427 APJ is a 1989 Honda Ballade in Silver with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G427 APJ, 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 G427 APJ registered?

G427 APJ is a 1989 Honda Ballade, first registered on 17 August 1989.

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