1999 · 25 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1999 Honda Accord MOT pass rate and common faults

448 MOT tests in 2024. 60.5% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time60.5%
Failed or needed repairs39.5%
Typical mileage at test100,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 448 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.1%
  2. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits4.5%
  3. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.0%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.1%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.9%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.9%
  7. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed2.9%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.7%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    38 marked dangerous
  10. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics27.9%
  2. Brakes19.4%
  3. Emissions & leaks18.5%
  4. Suspension13.6%
  5. Body & chassis10.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.6%
  7. Tyres6.9%
  8. Steering6.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.7%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1999 Honda Accord?

In 2024, 60.5% of 1999 Honda Accord cars passed their MOT first time, across 448 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Honda Accord?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1999 Honda Accord reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).