Does the Honda Integra fail the MOT on suspension more than it should?
The Honda Integra records 11.21 suspension failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 26.58 expected for a car of the same age mix: less than expected for its class and age (−15.37, 95% interval −16.47 to −14.27). It ranks 661 of 701 models on suspension (1 = most failures above expected).
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · all models on suspension · check a Honda Integra by registration
What exactly fails on suspension?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Honda Integra is “A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated”, recorded 252 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 252 | 2.99 |
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 219 | 2.60 |
| The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 184 | 2.18 |
| A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 69 | 0.82 |
| A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 31 | 0.37 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,431 (initial tests) · Method: failure items (major and minor) grouped by DVSA's defect tree; wordings with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
If a Honda Integra gets a suspension advisory, how often does it fail next time?
11.0% of Honda Integra MOTs with a suspension advisory were followed by a fail in the same group at the next MOT, typically 12.2 months and 2,166 miles later (918 advisories followed).
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 918 (advisories followed) · Method: the same vehicles followed to their next ordinary MOT · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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