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H494 VKH

1990 Honda Ballade

Blue Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,453 mi
Last recorded48,453 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 Honda Ballade68,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH494 VKH
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 48,453 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 48,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 47,495 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 47,495 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 46,471 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 45,405 miles

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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H494 VKH is a 1990 Honda Ballade in Blue with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Honda Ballade models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 68,326 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 H494 VKH, 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 36 years old, this Honda Ballade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H494 VKH registered?

H494 VKH is a 1990 Honda Ballade, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H494 VKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H494 VKH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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