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G474 VMP

1989 Honda Ballade

Blue Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,093 mi
Last recorded105,093 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1989 Honda Ballade65,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG474 VMP
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2010 105,093 miles

All doors corroded

Bpth front brake discs worn

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside & nearside rear wheel arches corroded

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Unable to fully view front brake pads

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 105,093 miles

All doors corroded

Bpth front brake discs worn

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside & nearside rear wheel arches corroded

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

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

Unable to fully view front brake pads

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 97,281 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise nearside and offside lower sills corroded ok time test

Fail 27 Nov 2009 97,281 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise nearside and offside lower sills corroded ok time test

Pass 29 Nov 2008 91,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2007 83,401 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 83,384 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread wearing on edges

offside front tyre has 2mm tread bald on inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2007 83,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

tracking front wheels

Pass 14 Feb 2006 80,495 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 80,484 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front floors have surface corrosion

both front tyres outer side walls perishing

nearside front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

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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G474 VMP 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 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 G474 VMP, 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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G474 VMP is a 1989 Honda Ballade, first registered on 14 September 1989.

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