Honda Camino Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda Camino car check
Is the Honda Camino reliable? We analysed 1,294 real MOT tests across 376 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Camino is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam and horn not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Camino.
Honda Camino Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Camino. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Camino MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Camino to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Camino Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Camino fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Camino Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Camino owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Camino MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Camino year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 101 | 89.1% | 488 | 1,952 | 4,147 |
| 1990 | 97 | 87.6% | 2,059 | 2,713 | 5,699 |
| 1989 | 110 | 87.3% | 2,091 | 3,670 | 5,944 |
| 1988 | 130 | 82.3% | 2,774 | 5,970 | 8,269 |
| 1987 | 177 | 89.3% | 2,614 | 4,703 | 6,496 |
| 1986 | 134 | 88.1% | 2,166 | 4,435 | 7,652 |
| 1985 | 185 | 89.2% | 1,632 | 2,895 | 6,198 |
| 1980 | 51 | 96.1% | 2,047 | 4,053 | 6,408 |
| 1979 | 54 | 83.3% | 1,332 | 3,184 | 5,875 |
How Long Does a Honda Camino Last?
Based on 376 Honda Camino vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Camino Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Camino MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Camino
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
96.1% MOT pass rate from 51 tests
82.3% MOT pass rate from 130 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Camino is 1980, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.1% across 51 tests. The 1988 model year has the lowest pass rate at 82.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Camino Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Camino THIS CAR | 87.4% | 1,294 | 3,675 mi | 47 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Scomadi Tt 125 | 87.2% | 548 | 2,282 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Camino outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda CaminoShould you buy a used Honda Camino?
The Honda Camino has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.4% across 1,294 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda Camino are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (10 recorded failures), headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (10), and horn not working (10). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Honda Camino owner drives around 72 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Honda Camino models stay on UK roads for around 47 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.