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L553 RGW

1996 Honda Ballade

Silver Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,193 mi
Last recorded117,193 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL553 RGW
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 117,193 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 117,180 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2007 100,648 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 100,648 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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L553 RGW is a 1996 Honda Ballade in Silver with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L553 RGW, 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 30 years old, this Honda Ballade is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L553 RGW registered?

L553 RGW is a 1996 Honda Ballade, first registered on 4 September 1996.

Is L553 RGW safe to buy?

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