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1988 Honda Ntv MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Ntv models manufactured in 1988, based on 32 real MOT test results.

90.6%
Pass Rate
9.4%
Fail Rate
32
Total Tests
69,575
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1988 Honda Ntv MOT Analysis

The 1988 Honda Ntv has an MOT pass rate of 90.6% based on 32 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 69,575 miles on the odometer. With a 9.4% failure rate, the 1988 Ntv is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1988 Honda Ntv is Motorcycle brakes, responsible for 6.3% of failures. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs range from £150–400. Motorcycle driving controls is the second most common issue at 3.1%. Motorcycle tyres and wheels follows at 3.1%.

⚠ Based on limited data (32 tests)

Top failures specific to 1988 models only. The overall Ntv page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle brakes 6.3%
Motorcycle driving controls 3.1%
Motorcycle tyres and wheels 3.1%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Brakes6.3%2
2Motorcycle Driving Controls3.1%1
3Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels3.1%1
4Non-component Advisories3.1%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 69,575 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.

Motorcycle brakes0.90% per 10K miMotorcycle driving controls0.45% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres and wheels0.45% per 10K miNon-component advisories0.45% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle brakes0.906.3%2
Motorcycle driving controls0.453.1%1
Motorcycle tyres and wheels0.453.1%1
Non-component advisories0.453.1%1

Mileage Statistics

69,575
Mean
65,246
Median
55,964
25th Percentile
76,581
75th Percentile
1.35% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 1988 Honda Ntv has an MOT pass rate of 90.6% based on 32 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 69,575 miles on the odometer. With a 9.4% failure rate, the 1988 Ntv is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1988 Honda Ntv, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle brakes: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm). At 69,575 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.

Motorcycle brakes — 6.3% of failures

Motorcycle brakes issues account for 6.3% of MOT failures on 1988 Honda Ntv models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Motorcycle driving controls — 3.1% of failures

Motorcycle driving controls issues account for 3.1% of MOT failures on 1988 Honda Ntv models. Motorcycle driving controls issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle tyres and wheels — 3.1% of failures

Motorcycle tyres and wheels issues account for 3.1% of MOT failures on 1988 Honda Ntv models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

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

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