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1989 Honda Integra MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Integra models manufactured in 1989, based on 369 real MOT test results.

47.2%
Pass Rate
52.8%
Fail Rate
369
Total Tests
89,878
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

This page shows all Integra cars tested in 1989. Want to see how cars built in 1989 hold up over time?

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1989 Honda Integra MOT Analysis

The 1989 Honda Integra has an MOT pass rate of 47.2% based on 369 tests โ€” significantly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 89,878 miles on the odometer. With a 52.8% failure rate, the 1989 Integra is rated as "Very Poor" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1989 Honda Integra is Body, chassis, structure, responsible for 4.3% of failures. Body and structure failures include excessive corrosion, sharp edges, loose panels, and damage to the vehicle frame. Rust is the primary concern, especially on older vehicles or those exposed to road salt. Typical repair costs range from ยฃ100โ€“500+. Suspension is the second most common issue at 1.6%.

Top failures specific to 1989 models only. The overall Integra page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Body, Chassis, Structure4.3%16
2Suspension1.6%6

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 89,878 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Body & Structure0.48% per 10K miSuspension0.18% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Body & Structure0.484.3%16
Suspension0.181.6%6

Mileage Statistics

89,878
Mean
87,253
Median
62,559
25th Percentile
116,103
75th Percentile
5.87% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate โ€” accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1989 Honda Integra has an MOT pass rate of 47.2% based on 369 tests โ€” significantly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 89,878 miles on the odometer. With a 52.8% failure rate, the 1989 Integra is rated as "Very Poor" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1989 Honda Integra, be prepared for above-average maintenance costs. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to body, chassis, structure: Inspect sills, wheel arches, door bottoms, and the chassis for rust. Surface rust is acceptable but structural corrosion or holes will fail. Check that all doors, bonnet, and boot close securely. With an average mileage of 89,878 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.

Body, chassis, structure โ€” 4.3% of failures

Body, chassis, structure issues account for 4.3% of MOT failures on 1989 Honda Integra models. Body and structure failures include excessive corrosion, sharp edges, loose panels, and damage to the vehicle frame. Rust is the primary concern, especially on older vehicles or those exposed to road salt. Typical repair costs: ยฃ100โ€“500+. Pre-MOT check: Inspect sills, wheel arches, door bottoms, and the chassis for rust. Surface rust is acceptable but structural corrosion or holes will fail. Check that all doors, bonnet, and boot close securely.

Suspension โ€” 1.6% of failures

Suspension issues account for 1.6% of MOT failures on 1989 Honda Integra models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: ยฃ200โ€“500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005โ€“2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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