Honda C90 (1988)
1988 Honda C90
CarHunch analysed 4,965 real MOT records for the 1988 Honda C90. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
What to check before buying a 1988 Honda C90
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.
Before you buy a Honda C90
MOT history is one piece of the puzzle. These checks can reveal what CarHunch can't.
CarHunch may earn a small commission if you buy via these links — at no extra cost to you.
Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 4,947 | 17.1% | 0.23 |
| Other (0%) | 14 | 100% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 4 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1988 Honda C90 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.
Half of all 1988 Honda C90 vehicles fall between 13,591 and 28,549 miles.
1988 Honda C90 — Still on the Road
173 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 66% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1988 Honda C90
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
-
23.5%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
-
14.6%
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members
-
11.9%
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
-
11.4%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
-
9.3%
Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component
-
9.2%
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play
-
9.1%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
-
8%
Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1988. Counts include advisories and failures.
Found a specific Honda C90?
Enter the reg to see its individual MOT history, AI Hunches, and how it compares to this cohort.