Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1994 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 1994 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 1994 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 1994 Honda Integra reliable?

Based on MOT data from 109 vehicles, the 1994 Honda Integra has a first-time MOT pass rate of 67.5%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 1994 Honda Integra?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 1994 Honda Integra are: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (31.5% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (25.3% of vehicles), Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (25.3% 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 1994 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 (1994)

109 real MOT outcomes analysed • 67.5% first-time pass rate

1994 Honda Integra

CarHunch analysed 109 real MOT records for the 1994 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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We have limited data for the 1994 Honda Integra — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 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

67.5%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

17.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.23

Over 6.5 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

99k

Middle half: 79k–125k

For context

These stats describe 109 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 109 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 31.5%

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 25.3%

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement · Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement · Nearside Steering rack gaiter split

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

Exhaust & emissions 25.3%

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive · Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

Tyre wear 24.2%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

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

Other issues 20.5%

Oil leak

Lighting 19%

Offside Rear fog lamp not working · Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working · Offside Front position lamp(s) not working · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1994.

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Based on MOT data from 109 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 17.4% 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 →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	108	67.9%	2.22

Mileage Distribution

Most 1994 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.

99,113

typical

78,996

low mileage

125,416

high mileage

Half of all 1994 Honda Integra vehicles fall between 78,996 and 125,416 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 78,996 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.

✓ 78,996–125,416 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1994 Honda Integras sit.

⚠ Over 169,311 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

1994 Honda Integra — Still on the Road

Most 1994 Honda Integras are still being driven.

10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2019 — 77% of the peak remain.

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

6.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.23

Avg failures per vehicle

7.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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