1999 Honda Integra — MOT failures & pass rate
The 1999 Honda Integra passed 86.4% of its 464 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (26.1% fail rate), the 1999 Integra comes out 12.5pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, emissions & environmental and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (7.1%) and emissions & environmental (6.5%) 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 45 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 5.2% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 13.7% once past 150k — 2.7× the risk.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 19.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 12.8% in 2021 to 9.0% 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% | 33 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 6.5% | 30 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.4% | 25 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.5% | 16 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.4% | 11 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.5% | 7 |
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 | 45 |
| 2 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 14 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 12 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 12 |
| 5 | Anti-lock braking system | 12 |
| 6 | Rbt (sp) | 11 |
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 | 19.0% | 88 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.1% | 70 |
| 3 | Tyres | 8.4% | 39 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.2% | 38 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 6.3% | 29 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 5.0% | 23 |
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 | 58 | 5.2% |
| 60-90k | 117 | 13.7% |
| 90-120k | 122 | 13.1% |
| 120-150k | 110 | 19.1% |
| 150k+ | 51 | 13.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 102 | 12.8% |
| 2022 | 97 | 14.4% |
| 2023 | 90 | 14.4% |
| 2024 | 97 | 16.5% |
| 2025 | 78 | 9.0% |
What to check before buying a 1999 Integra
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 7.1% of tests. Start there.
- 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.
- Emissions & environmental (6.5% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Brakes (5.4% 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.
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 1999 Honda Integras pass their MOT?
86.4% of the 464 1999 Honda Integra MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 1999 Honda Integra?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.1% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (6.5%).
Does the 1999 Integra get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.2% in the 30-60k band to 13.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 464 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.