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G534 CKF

1989 Honda Ballade

Blue Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,283 mi
Last recorded91,283 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Honda Ballade65,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG534 CKF
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 91,283 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 88,885 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 88,885 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 83,383 miles

Offside Rear foot and handbrake readings low

Pass 11 Jun 2016 75,081 miles

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

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

small corrosion hole in o/s/f inner sill

Fail 11 Jun 2016 75,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

small corrosion hole in o/s/f inner sill

Fail 15 Apr 2015 65,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

crack in screen nearside

nearside rear outer sill and wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2015 65,823 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

crack in screen nearside

nearside rear outer sill and wheel arch corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2015 65,217 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front and rear tyres are starting to perish

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jan 2014 58,467 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both outer sills starting to corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2013 51,123 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 51,120 miles

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

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

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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G534 CKF is a 1989 Honda Ballade in Blue with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G534 CKF, 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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G534 CKF is a 1989 Honda Ballade, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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