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R396 VRH

1997 Honda Integra

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

233,001 mi
Last recorded233,001 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Integra115,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 VRH
MakeHonda
ModelIntegra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 233,001 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 233,001 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 227,780 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension bushes worn and perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 223,927 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 223,924 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Rear Seat belt missing Both (7.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 220,456 miles

Rear seats and seat belts missing at time of test

Pass 27 Nov 2019 216,656 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 216,656 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 195,885 miles

Front both front brake hoses cable tied

Front washer spray pressure poor

Nearside Rear number plate light dull

Rear no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Nov 2018 195,885 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Front both front brake hoses cable tied

Front split pins missing on both upper and lower ball joints

Front washer spray pressure poor

Nearside Rear number plate light dull

Rear no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jan 2018 169,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 169,837 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Honda Integra?

Based on 52,340 MOT tests across 5,513 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,363
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
5,513
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,913
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1,163
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 996
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 939
position lamp(s) not working 901
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R396 VRH is a 1997 Honda Integra in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Honda Integra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 115,432 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Integra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R396 VRH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Integra typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Integra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R396 VRH registered?

R396 VRH is a 1997 Honda Integra, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R396 VRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R396 VRH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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