Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1987 Honda Integra?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1987 Honda Integra?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1987 Honda Integra?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 1987 Honda Integra reliable?

Based on MOT data from 124 vehicles, the 1987 Honda Integra has a first-time MOT pass rate of 55.4%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 1987 Honda Integra?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 1987 Honda Integra are: Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (29.9% of vehicles), Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (28.7% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (15% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1987 Honda Integra?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Integra (1987)

124 real MOT outcomes analysed • 55.4% first-time pass rate

1987 Honda Integra

CarHunch analysed 124 real MOT records for the 1987 Honda Integra. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 1987 Honda Integra passes its MOT first time in only 55.4% of cases, well below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these cars are significantly more worn and require closer pre-purchase inspection. The dangerous defect rate of 4.0% is reassuringly low, so structural or safety failures are not a widespread concern.

These Integrас are hitting their MOTs with around 86,800 miles on the clock on average—reasonable for a 37-year-old car—but they're accumulating 1.64 failures and 2.7 advisories each, pointing to age-related wear on consumables and seals rather than catastrophic problems. If you're considering one, budget for repairs on the first visit and have a pre-purchase inspection done by someone familiar with 1980s Japanese sports cars.

We have limited data for the 1987 Honda Integra — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

55.4%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.64

Over 4.3 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

81k

Middle half: 63k–106k

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These stats describe 124 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 124 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Suspension & steering 29.9%

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded · Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded · Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Seat belts 15%

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded · Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded · Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded · …

Other issues 12.1%

Oil leak · Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split · Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split · …

Tyre wear 10.5%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm · Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Exhaust & emissions 8.6%

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1987.

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Based on MOT data from 124 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 1987 Honda Integra vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

81,459

typical

62,621

low mileage

106,377

high mileage

Half of all 1987 Honda Integra vehicles fall between 62,621 and 106,377 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 62,621 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 62,621–106,377 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1987 Honda Integras sit.

⚠ Over 143,608 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

4.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.64

Avg failures per vehicle

2.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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