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G596 AJH

1989 Honda Ballade

Silver Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,781 mi
Last recorded87,781 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 1989 Honda Ballade65,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG596 AJH
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2015 87,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 86,214 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 84,229 miles

rear drop sills corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2012 79,803 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 76,387 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 76,387 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 73,114 miles

Both front outer c.v. boots are perished.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 73,113 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear 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)

N/s/f outer c.v. boot perished.

N/s/r door corroded.

O/s/f inner c.v. boot split.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 67,776 miles

Surface corrosion O/S/R wheel arch & Center of O/S outer sill

Fail 12 Jan 2009 67,775 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion O/S/R wheel arch & Center of O/S outer sill

Pass 14 Jan 2008 59,046 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 59,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 56,473 miles

Corrosion in O/S/R wheel arch

Exhaust pipe into rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2006 53,198 miles

Corrosion in O/S/R wheel arch

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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G596 AJH is a 1989 Honda Ballade in Silver with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 G596 AJH, 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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G596 AJH is a 1989 Honda Ballade, first registered on 15 December 1989.

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