Honda H100s J (1992)
1992 Honda H100s J
CarHunch analysed 166 real MOT records for the 1992 Honda H100s J. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1992 Honda H100S-J is a serious reliability concern: just 4.9% of these vans pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%. No dangerous defects were recorded in this cohort, which is the only silver lining, though the petrol engines fare even worse at 4.3% pass rate.
These vehicles are genuinely elderly at this point, and the low median mileage of 18,890 suggests many have been parked rather than regularly driven—a red flag for age-related deterioration rather than wear. With barely any failures or advisories logged per vehicle on average, the testing data suggests these vans simply don't meet modern MOT standards anymore. If you're considering one, budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection and expect significant work to get it through MOT, or buy it as a restoration project rather than a working vehicle.
What to check before buying a 1992 Honda H100s J
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 (99%) | 165 | 4.3% | 0.02 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1992 Honda H100s J 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 1992 Honda H100s J vehicles fall between 14,343 and 20,639 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1992 Honda H100s J
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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14.3%
Front and rear tyres beginning to perish.
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14.3%
Drive chain excessively loose
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14.3%
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit
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14.3%
Centre Front Lower Wheel spoke slightly corroded.
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14.3%
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies
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14.3%
Drive chain sprocket slightly worn
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14.3%
Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired
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14.3%
Drive chain slightly loose
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1992. Counts include advisories and failures.
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