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G638 KYB

1989 Honda Ballade

Silver Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,556 mi
Last recorded76,556 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1989 Honda Ballade65,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG638 KYB
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2009 76,556 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 74,364 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre showing signs of perrishing on inside wall

Pass 30 Aug 2007 72,488 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 72,488 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 70,185 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 70,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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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G638 KYB is a 1989 Honda Ballade in Silver with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G638 KYB, 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 G638 KYB registered?

G638 KYB is a 1989 Honda Ballade, first registered on 7 September 1989.

Is G638 KYB safe to buy?

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