2001 Honda Integra — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2001 Honda Integra passed 90.4% of its 491 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (26.7% fail rate), the 2001 Integra comes out 17.2pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, emissions & environmental and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 9.0% of all tests — 6.1 points clear of emissions & environmental, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, catalyst emissions and rear fog lamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 20 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2001 Integra fails 10.3% of the time in the 60-90k band and 9.7% at 150k+, a spread of only 0.6 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 15.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 12.9% in 2021 to 7.2% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.0% | 44 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 2.9% | 14 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.6% | 13 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.4% | 12 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.6% | 8 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.2% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 20 |
| 2 | Catalyst emissions | 17 |
| 3 | Rear fog lamp | 13 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 12 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 10 |
| 6 | Shock absorbers | 8 |
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 | 15.5% | 76 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.8% | 48 |
| 3 | Tyres | 9.4% | 46 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.5% | 32 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 5.9% | 29 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 5.7% | 28 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 126 | 10.3% |
| 90-120k | 177 | 8.5% |
| 120-150k | 102 | 12.8% |
| 150k+ | 62 | 9.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 70 | 12.9% |
| 2022 | 64 | 12.5% |
| 2023 | 57 | 8.8% |
| 2024 | 147 | 9.5% |
| 2025 | 153 | 7.2% |
What to check before buying a 2001 Integra
On a 2001 Integra, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 9.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (9.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (2.9% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Brakes (2.6% 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 2001 Honda Integras pass their MOT?
90.4% of the 491 2001 Honda Integra MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2001 Honda Integra?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.0% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (2.9%).
Does the 2001 Integra get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.3% in the 60-90k band to 9.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 491 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.