Honda H100sd (1986)
1986 Honda H100sd
CarHunch analysed 792 real MOT records for the 1986 Honda H100sd. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1986 Honda H100SD is essentially a museum piece rather than a practical buy—with a 1.1% pass rate versus the UK average of 80%, almost every example on the road today is unroadworthy or one MOT away from the scrapyard. Dangerous defects are rare (0.1% of vehicles), but that's immaterial when 99% fail their tests.
The median mileage of just 18,490 miles tells you these vans have been sitting in storage for decades, not driven regularly, which explains why they're failing MOTs at such an extraordinary rate. If you're considering one, assume it will need major mechanical recommissioning before it's legal to drive—treat the purchase price as the beginning of restoration costs, not the end.
What to check before buying a 1986 Honda H100sd
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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Mileage Distribution
Most 1986 Honda H100sd 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 1986 Honda H100sd vehicles fall between 7,528 and 25,302 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1986 Honda H100sd
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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20%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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20%
Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake
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20%
stand faulty
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20%
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
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20%
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn
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10%
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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10%
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute
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10%
slight cracking on front tyre.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1986. Counts include advisories and failures.
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