1999 · 25 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1999 Honda CR-V MOT pass rate and common faults

462 MOT tests in 2024. 51.7% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time51.7%
Failed or needed repairs48.3%
Typical mileage at test127,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 462 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.8%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.8%
  3. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits5.0%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.8%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.5%
  6. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
  8. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.1%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.9%
  10. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed3.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension33.5%
  2. Lights & electrics26.6%
  3. Emissions & leaks21.6%
  4. Body & chassis16.0%
  5. Brakes15.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.0%
  7. Tyres7.1%
  8. Steering5.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn22.1%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.1%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.9%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened13.4%

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: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. 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 CR-V?

In 2024, 51.7% of 1999 Honda CR-V cars passed their MOT first time, across 462 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Honda CR-V?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 1999 Honda CR-V reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).