Honda SJ100 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda SJ100 car check
Is the Honda SJ100 reliable? We analysed 1,356 real MOT tests across 238 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda SJ100 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and brake lever has inadequate reserve travel. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda SJ100.
Honda SJ100 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda SJ100. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda SJ100 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda SJ100 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda SJ100 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda SJ100 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda SJ100 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda SJ100 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda SJ100 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda SJ100 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 420 | 78.3% | 7,441 | 10,724 | 14,803 |
| 1998 | 281 | 77.9% | 9,641 | 17,020 | 23,328 |
| 1997 | 389 | 80.7% | 7,956 | 11,551 | 17,742 |
| 1996 | 211 | 82.5% | 9,038 | 13,100 | 21,137 |
How Long Does a Honda SJ100 Last?
Based on 238 Honda SJ100 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda SJ100 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda SJ100 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 SJ100
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
82.5% MOT pass rate from 211 tests
77.9% MOT pass rate from 281 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda SJ100 is 1996, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 82.5% across 211 tests. The 1998 model year has the lowest pass rate at 77.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda SJ100 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda SJ100 THIS CAR | 79.4% | 1,356 | 11,861 mi | 30 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 |
| Suzuki Splash Gls | 77.3% | 1,097 | 64,836 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda SJ100 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda SJ100Should you buy a used Honda SJ100?
The Honda SJ100 has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.4% across 1,356 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 SJ100 are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (69 recorded failures), brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (27), and brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (23). 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 SJ100 owner drives around 577 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 SJ100 models stay on UK roads for around 30 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.