Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1999 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 1999 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 1999 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 1999 Honda Integra reliable?

Based on MOT data from 498 vehicles, the 1999 Honda Integra has a first-time MOT pass rate of 77.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 1999 Honda Integra?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 1999 Honda Integra are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (54.9% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (50.8% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (45.1% 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 1999 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 (1999)

498 real MOT outcomes analysed • 77.8% first-time pass rate

1999 Honda Integra

CarHunch analysed 498 real MOT records for the 1999 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. 498 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 1999 Honda Integra falls just short of the UK average with a 77.8% first-time MOT pass rate, so you're slightly more likely to face a failure than with a typical car of this age. The 13.2% of vehicles that have recorded dangerous defects is manageable, though worth checking carefully on any example you're considering.

These cars are averaging around 91,500 miles, which is reasonable for a 25-year-old model, and they're pulling in 2.64 failures per test—suggesting age-related wear is the main culprit rather than design flaws. With 12.8 advisories per vehicle on average, focus your pre-purchase inspection on suspension, brakes, and exhaust components, and budget for incremental repairs rather than expecting a trouble-free ownership experience.

The 1999 Honda Integra passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (77.8%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ 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

77.8%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

13.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.64

Over 11 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

91k

Middle half: 69k–111k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 12.8 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 498 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 498 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 54.9%

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.

Suspension & steering 45.1%

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

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

Exhaust & emissions 33.9%

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

Brake wear 28.8%

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements · Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded · Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded · …

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

Other issues 19.4%

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' · Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A'

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1999.

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Before you buy a 1999 Honda Integra

Based on MOT data from 498 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 13.3% 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

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (100%)	497	77.8%	2.64

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 1999 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.

90,847

typical

68,858

low mileage

111,285

high mileage

Half of all 1999 Honda Integra vehicles fall between 68,858 and 111,285 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 68,858 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.

✓ 68,858–111,285 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1999 Honda Integras sit.

⚠ Over 150,234 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

1999 Honda Integra — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 40% of 1999 Honda Integras are still active.

Numbers are declining — 80 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (40% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.64

Avg failures per vehicle

12.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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