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Honda Integra (1988)

134 real MOT outcomes analysed • 56.5% first-time pass rate

1988 Honda Integra

CarHunch analysed 134 real MOT records for the 1988 Honda Integra. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 1988 Honda Integra has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 56.5%, well below the UK average of 80%, which means you're looking at a car that typically needs repairs before it passes inspection. Dangerous defects have turned up in just over one in ten of these vehicles, so while not rampant, it's a concern worth taking seriously on a 36-year-old car.

These Integras are averaging around 92,900 miles, which is reasonable for their age, but they're carrying an average of 1.58 failures and 2.6 advisories per MOT attempt—a sign that multiple systems are wearing out or deteriorating. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, brakes, and rust, as the pattern of repeat repairs suggests these are the typical problem areas for the model at this age.

Below average reliability 23.5% below UK average
56.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
90,389
typical mileage
67,590–114,300 middle half
10.5%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.58
avg MOT failures per car
over 3.9 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1988 Honda Integra

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 1988 Honda Integra 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.

67,590
low mileage
90,389
typical
114,300
high mileage

Half of all 1988 Honda Integra vehicles fall between 67,590 and 114,300 miles.

MOT History Averages

3.9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.58
Avg failures per vehicle
2.6
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1988 Honda Integra

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 29.9%
    Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
  • 28.7%
    Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
  • 15%
    Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded
  • 13.1%
    Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded
  • 12.7%
    Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded
  • 12.1%
    Oil leak
  • 10.8%
    Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
  • 10.8%
    Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1988. Counts include advisories and failures.

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