Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1989 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 1989 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 1989 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 1989 Honda Integra reliable?

Based on MOT data from 407 vehicles, the 1989 Honda Integra has a first-time MOT pass rate of 61.5%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 1989 Honda Integra?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 1989 Honda Integra are: Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (29.8% of vehicles), Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (28% of vehicles), Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (18.2% 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 1989 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 (1989)

407 real MOT outcomes analysed • 61.5% first-time pass rate

1989 Honda Integra

CarHunch analysed 407 real MOT records for the 1989 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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Moderate sample. 407 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 1989 Honda Integra has a below-average first-time pass rate (61.5% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

61.5%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

11.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.66

Over 4.5 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

88k

Middle half: 68k–114k

For context

⚠️ Below average. More vehicles in this cohort fail their first MOT than typical. Scrutinise this vehicle's history — look for recurring issues, not just the latest result.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 3.5 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 407 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 407 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Suspension & steering 29.8%

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded · Offside Rear 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 18.2%

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

Other issues 15.9%

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

Tyre wear 14.6%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · 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 11.4%

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1989.

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Before you buy a 1989 Honda Integra

Based on MOT data from 407 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 11.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 5,451 Honda Integra vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 53.3%

2,907

Black 12.9%

704

Red 10.9%

594

Blue 10.3%

564

Silver 7.8%

424

Green 2.6%

141

Yellow 1%

Grey 0.8%

Beige 0.2%

Purple 0.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 1989 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.

88,356

typical

68,128

low mileage

113,593

high mileage

Half of all 1989 Honda Integra vehicles fall between 68,128 and 113,593 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 68,128 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.

✓ 68,128–113,593 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1989 Honda Integras sit.

⚠ Over 153,350 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

1989 Honda Integra — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 48% of 1989 Honda Integras are still active.

Numbers are declining — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2019 (48% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2019.

MOT History Averages

4.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.66

Avg failures per vehicle

3.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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