Honda H100 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda H100 car check
Is the Honda H100 reliable? We analysed 5,207 real MOT tests across 1,097 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda H100 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil and shock absorber has inadequate damping effect.. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda H100.
Honda H100 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda H100. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda H100 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda H100 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda H100 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda H100 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda H100 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda H100 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda H100 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda H100 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 93 | 75.3% | 12,450 | 15,352 | 21,784 |
| 1992 | 239 | 77.0% | 12,073 | 19,925 | 26,590 |
| 1991 | 510 | 78.2% | 10,963 | 19,264 | 28,052 |
| 1990 | 761 | 76.7% | 12,317 | 19,710 | 28,079 |
| 1989 | 599 | 80.0% | 12,526 | 17,751 | 27,057 |
| 1988 | 622 | 74.8% | 12,723 | 19,807 | 31,210 |
| 1987 | 556 | 82.4% | 12,082 | 18,297 | 29,001 |
| 1986 | 305 | 79.7% | 13,104 | 20,331 | 28,678 |
| 1985 | 379 | 76.8% | 13,083 | 16,850 | 22,417 |
| 1984 | 272 | 73.2% | 11,158 | 18,009 | 30,358 |
| 1983 | 153 | 77.8% | 14,663 | 21,786 | 30,745 |
| 1982 | 180 | 73.9% | 16,954 | 21,469 | 33,832 |
| 1981 | 240 | 75.0% | 16,503 | 23,353 | 32,530 |
| 1980 | 221 | 78.7% | 10,655 | 17,733 | 30,557 |
How Long Does a Honda H100 Last?
Based on 1,097 Honda H100 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda H100 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda H100 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 H100
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
82.4% MOT pass rate from 556 tests
73.2% MOT pass rate from 272 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda H100 is 1987, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 82.4% across 556 tests. The 1984 model year has the lowest pass rate at 73.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda H100 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda H100 THIS CAR | 77.5% | 5,207 | 19,164 mi | 46 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 |
| Vespa (douglas) PX125 | 83.4% | 3,358 | 14,197 mi | 47 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda H100 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda H100Should you buy a used Honda H100?
The Honda H100 has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.5% across 5,207 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 H100 are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (155 recorded failures), shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (96), and shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (94). 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 H100 owner drives around 271 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 H100 models stay on UK roads for around 46 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.