1998 Honda Integra — MOT failures & pass rate
775 MOT tests on the 1998 Honda Integra are in this dataset, and 84.8% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 25.6% of the time, so this is 10.3pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (7.1%) and brakes (6.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are catalyst emissions, component mounting prescribed areas and headlamp aim — catalyst emissions alone was recorded 56 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 9.1% in the 30-60k band and 16.7% in the 150k+ band, a 7.6-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 19.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 16.6% in 2021 to 10.1% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.1% | 55 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.7% | 52 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 5.3% | 41 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.2% | 40 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.5% | 27 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.7% | 21 |
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 | 56 |
| 2 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 32 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 29 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 23 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 21 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 18 |
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 | 19.2% | 149 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.6% | 121 |
| 3 | Tyres | 10.4% | 81 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.4% | 73 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 4.8% | 37 |
| 6 | Other defects | 4.7% | 36 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 77 | 9.1% |
| 60-90k | 187 | 15.0% |
| 90-120k | 147 | 13.6% |
| 120-150k | 192 | 18.2% |
| 150k+ | 156 | 16.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 163 | 16.6% |
| 2022 | 176 | 17.6% |
| 2023 | 152 | 16.4% |
| 2024 | 146 | 14.4% |
| 2025 | 138 | 10.1% |
What to check before buying a 1998 Integra
On a 1998 Integra, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 7.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (7.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (6.7% 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 (5.3% 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
How many 1998 Honda Integras pass their MOT?
84.8% of the 775 1998 Honda Integra MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 1998 Honda Integra?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.1% of tests, followed by brakes (6.7%).
Does the 1998 Integra get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.1% in the 30-60k band to 16.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 775 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.