2008 Honda Integra — MOT failures & pass rate
416 MOT tests on the 2008 Honda Integra are in this dataset, and 88.2% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 26.1% of the time, so this is 14.3pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, emissions & environmental and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (7.9%) and emissions & environmental (5.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are catalyst emissions, headlamp and headlamp aim — catalyst emissions alone was recorded 33 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 5.3% of 60-90k cars fail, rising to 17.6% once past 150k — 3.3× the risk.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 16.8% 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 4.2% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.9% | 33 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 5.5% | 23 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.6% | 15 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.4% | 14 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.9% | 12 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.4% | 10 |
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 | 33 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 14 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 10 |
| 4 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 9 |
| 5 | Rear fog lamp | 9 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 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 | 16.8% | 70 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.1% | 63 |
| 3 | Tyres | 12.0% | 50 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 7.0% | 29 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 6.5% | 27 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.3% | 26 |
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 | 75 | 5.3% |
| 90-120k | 116 | 8.6% |
| 120-150k | 136 | 14.7% |
| 150k+ | 68 | 17.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 109 | 12.8% |
| 2022 | 103 | 12.6% |
| 2023 | 97 | 15.5% |
| 2024 | 59 | 8.5% |
| 2025 | 48 | 4.2% |
What to check before buying a 2008 Integra
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 7.9% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (7.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (5.5% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Suspension (3.6% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
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 2008 Honda Integras pass their MOT?
88.2% of the 416 2008 Honda Integra MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2008 Honda Integra?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.9% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (5.5%).
Does the 2008 Integra get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.3% in the 60-90k band to 17.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 416 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.