Honda Integra MOT pass rate & common failures
The Honda Integra appears in 7,456 MOT tests spanning model years 1986–2025, and 87.0% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 23.7% of the time, so this is 10.7pp better than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.3% of tests against 4.7% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are catalyst emissions, headlamp aim and headlamp — catalyst emissions alone was recorded 457 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 5.2% in the 0-30k band and 16.7% in the 150k+ band, a 11.5-point spread — more than double.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 16.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 14.6% in 2021 to 10.2% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
By model year
Every Integra model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 80 | 91.3% | 8.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1997 | 70 | 88.6% | 11.4% | Suspension |
| 1998 | 775 | 84.8% | 15.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1999 | 464 | 86.4% | 13.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2000 | 524 | 82.1% | 17.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2001 | 491 | 90.4% | 9.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2002 | 443 | 89.4% | 10.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2003 | 292 | 89.0% | 11.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2004 | 341 | 88.6% | 11.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2005 | 441 | 87.8% | 12.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2006 | 413 | 84.5% | 15.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2007 | 621 | 86.8% | 13.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 416 | 88.2% | 11.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2009 | 143 | 83.9% | 16.1% | Brakes |
| 2010 | 149 | 82.5% | 17.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2011 | 82 | 86.6% | 13.4% | Emissions & environmental |
| 2012 | 84 | 91.7% | 8.3% | Suspension |
| 2013 | 94 | 90.4% | 9.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2014 | 184 | 87.0% | 13.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2015 | 291 | 89.0% | 11.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2016 | 330 | 87.3% | 12.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2017 | 215 | 88.4% | 11.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2018 | 112 | 90.2% | 9.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2019 | 181 | 87.3% | 12.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2020 | 93 | 88.2% | 11.8% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.3% | 615 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.7% | 353 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 4.6% | 345 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.8% | 285 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.4% | 182 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.1% | 154 |
| 7 | Tyres | 1.2% | 92 |
| 8 | Steering | 1.2% | 88 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catalyst emissions | 457 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 253 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 186 |
| 4 | Rear fog lamp | 182 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 148 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 147 |
| 7 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 142 |
| 8 | Rbt (sp) | 123 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 16.9% | 1,262 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.0% | 897 |
| 3 | Tyres | 10.3% | 767 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.7% | 498 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 5.3% | 392 |
| 6 | Other defects | 4.3% | 318 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 77 | 5.2% |
| 30-60k | 520 | 9.4% |
| 60-90k | 1,936 | 12.6% |
| 90-120k | 2,465 | 12.4% |
| 120-150k | 1,470 | 13.9% |
| 150k+ | 977 | 16.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,613 | 14.6% |
| 2022 | 1,592 | 15.8% |
| 2023 | 1,437 | 12.5% |
| 2024 | 1,428 | 11.3% |
| 2025 | 1,386 | 10.2% |
What to check before buying a Honda Integra
- Lighting & signalling (8.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (4.7% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Emissions & environmental (4.6% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Honda Integra?
87.0% of the 7,456 Honda Integra MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 13.0% fail rate, across model years 1986–2025.
What does the Honda Integra most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.3% of tests, then brakes (4.7%).
How much does mileage affect Integra MOT results?
Fail rates run at 5.2% for cars in the 0-30k band and 16.7% for 150k+, a 11.5-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 7,456 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.