2016 Honda Integra — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 330 MOT tests, the 2016 Honda Integra recorded an 87.3% pass rate. That is 1.3 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 14.0%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 9.7% of all tests — 5.2 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are catalyst emissions, headlamp aim and rear fog lamp — catalyst emissions alone was recorded 16 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 15.3% of 60-90k cars fail, rising to 7.1% once past 120-150k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 13.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 14.1% in 2021 to 10.9% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.7% | 32 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.5% | 15 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 4.2% | 14 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.7% | 9 |
| 5 | Other defects | 2.4% | 8 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.5% | 5 |
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 | 16 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 16 |
| 3 | Rear fog lamp | 14 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 14 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 11 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 10 |
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 | 13.6% | 45 |
| 2 | Tyres | 13.3% | 44 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.8% | 19 |
| 4 | Other defects | 3.9% | 13 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 3.9% | 13 |
| 6 | Steering | 2.4% | 8 |
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 | 98 | 15.3% |
| 90-120k | 147 | 12.2% |
| 120-150k | 42 | 7.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 78 | 14.1% |
| 2022 | 78 | 14.1% |
| 2023 | 79 | 13.9% |
| 2024 | 49 | 8.2% |
| 2025 | 46 | 10.9% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Integra
On a 2016 Integra, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 9.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (9.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (4.5% 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 (4.2% 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 2016 Honda Integras pass their MOT?
87.3% of the 330 2016 Honda Integra MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Honda Integra?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.7% of tests, followed by brakes (4.5%).
Does the 2016 Integra get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 15.3% in the 60-90k band to 7.1% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 330 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.