Honda C 90 E (1986)

2,496 real MOT outcomes analysed • 2.1% first-time pass rate

1986 Honda C 90 E

CarHunch analysed 2,496 real MOT records for the 1986 Honda C 90 E. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 77.9% below UK average
2.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
18,540
typical mileage
11,427–25,712 middle half
0.1%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.01
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1986 Honda C 90 E

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (100%) 2,485 1.7% 0.01
Other (0%) 10 100% 0
Diesel (0%) 1 0% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 1986 Honda C 90 E vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

11,427
low mileage
18,540
typical
25,712
high mileage

Half of all 1986 Honda C 90 E vehicles fall between 11,427 and 25,712 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.01
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Honda C 90 E:

1984 1985 1987