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Honda Integra 3rd gen (DC2/DB8) (1993-2000) reliability

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Honda Integra 3rd gen (DC2/DB8) built before 2000: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Honda Integra 3rd gen (DC2/DB8) models built before 2000 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

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Honda Integra 3rd gen (DC2/DB8)
1993-2000CoupePETROL

Based on 402 tests of Integra models registered 1993-2000.

3rd gen (DC2/DB8) fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
5322.6%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
34914.3%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 24 years old.

How the Integra 3rd gen (DC2/DB8) compares

At each age below, see how the Integra 3rd gen (DC2/DB8) holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 12,461 tests across 8 Honda models, built before 2000 (over 25 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateHonda average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
5322.6%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
34914.3%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension springs

Worth checking

Check ride height is even side-to-side and look for cracked or rusted coils.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Other coupes to compare

Other coupes, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Integra 3rd gen (DC2/DB8).

  1. 1

    Jaguar E-Type

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    8.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    4.1%
    Dangerous
    1.8%

    Lower fail rate: 8.8%, against 14.3% for the Honda Integra 3rd gen (DC2/DB8), both built before 2000.

    1,235 MOT tests on cars built before 2000

  2. 2

    Porsche 911

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    13.1%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94%

    No clear edge over the Honda Integra 3rd gen (DC2/DB8) on these figures.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    10,428 MOT tests on cars built before 2000

  3. 3

    Jaguar XK

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    23.1%

    No clear edge over the Honda Integra 3rd gen (DC2/DB8) on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    3,434 MOT tests on cars built before 2000

  4. 4

    Mercedes-Benz CLK

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    24.8%

    No clear edge over the Honda Integra 3rd gen (DC2/DB8) on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    1,725 MOT tests on cars built before 2000

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Recall context

1 recall in all

No recall notices match this build period.

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

What has gone wrong on Integra 3rd gen (DC2/DB8) cars built before 2000

The share of petrol cars that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Based on 236 cars.

Structural systems

Suspension
41%
Emissions
39%
Bodywork
21%
Drivetrain
19%
Steering
13%

Wear items

Brakes
51%
Lighting
48%
Tyres
31%

Rust, which the MOT calls corrosion: 31% of these cars show rust-related issues at this age.

Check the sills, subframe and brake pipes before you decide.

How Integra 3rd gen (DC2/DB8) cars have aged

How Integra 3rd gen (DC2/DB8) cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

0%10%20%30%2122232425Age at MOTBuilt around 2000, 21 years old at the time of MOT: 18.6% (59 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2000, 22 years old at the time of MOT: 21.4% (56 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2000, 23 years old at the time of MOT: 27.3% (55 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2000, 24 years old at the time of MOT: 17.6% (51 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2000, 25 years old at the time of MOT: 22.6% (62 tests, 2025 data)2000Built around 1999, 22 years old at the time of MOT: 13.7% (51 tests, 2021 data)Built around 1999, 23 years old at the time of MOT: 16.4% (55 tests, 2022 data)Built around 1999, 24 years old at the time of MOT: 11.1% (54 tests, 2023 data)Built around 1999, 25 years old at the time of MOT: 13.7% (51 tests, 2024 data)1999Built around 1998, 23 years old at the time of MOT: 19.6% (102 tests, 2021 data)Built around 1998, 24 years old at the time of MOT: 16.1% (93 tests, 2022 data)Built around 1998, 25 years old at the time of MOT: 21.2% (99 tests, 2023 data)1998
First registered around 2000First registered around 1999First registered around 1998
3rd gen (DC2/DB8) variants compared
All generations of this modelNot enough data

Most common issues on Honda Integras of this age

This list covers every Honda Integra built before 2000, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the 3rd gen (DC2/DB8) on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    11.6%
    Advisory: 75Fail: 17 (18% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Coil spring corroded

    6.6%
    Advisory: 29Fail: 4 (12% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Suspension part corroded, but not seriously weakened

    6.1%
    Advisory: 46Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    6.1%
    Advisory: 37Fail: 2 (5% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    4.4%
    Advisory: 25Fail: 2 (7% of the times it was found)

Based on 363 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built before 2000 (over 25 years old), the Honda Integra 3rd gen (DC2/DB8) (1993-2000) fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 349 25+ year old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 402 MOT tests on Honda Integras first registered between 1993-2000. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.