MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA BALLADEs year 1987

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Pass percent:40.81%

(The average a petrol HONDA BALLADE year 1987 passes without issue)

Based on:446 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	43
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	37
Registration plate lamp issues	30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	29
Headlamp aim out of alignment	27
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	13
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	12
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	12
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	7
Registration plate issues	7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Windscreen has damage	7
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	6
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Brake pipe excessively corroded	5
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	4
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Front brake application uneven	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak \|8.2.1.1 \|b\|\|	1
Brake fluid contaminated \|1.8 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|6.1.7 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Centre Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (5.3.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (5.3.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| obscured more than 50% \|1.1.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar insecure link bolt broken \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and wheel arch \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake vacuum build up too slow \|3.3.E.6\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Stop lamp insecure \|1.2.1a\|	1
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Brake servo leaking \|3.6.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Outer Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	1
Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA BALLADEs year 1987

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