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F687 JAU

1989 Honda Ballade

Silver Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,130 mi
Last recorded75,130 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda Ballade65,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF687 JAU
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 75,130 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 74,815 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 74,314 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2018 68,178 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 67,254 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 67,129 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 66,954 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 66,204 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 65,660 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 64,990 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 63,888 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 63,208 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 63,200 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 62,601 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 61,916 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 61,164 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Fail 19 Apr 2006 61,123 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear brake hose ferrules slightly rusty

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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F687 JAU is a 1989 Honda Ballade in Silver with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 F687 JAU, 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 F687 JAU registered?

F687 JAU is a 1989 Honda Ballade, first registered on 12 January 1989.

Is F687 JAU safe to buy?

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