1999 · 25 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1999 Honda HR-V MOT pass rate and common faults

152 MOT tests in 2024. 61.8% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time61.8%
Failed or needed repairs38.2%
Typical mileage at test103,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 152 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength11.8%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.6%
  3. Position lamp: not working3.9%
  4. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits3.9%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.9%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.9%
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.6%
  8. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits2.6%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.6%
  10. Stop lamp: not working2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension29.6%
  2. Lights & electrics22.4%
  3. Emissions & leaks12.5%
  4. Brakes9.2%
  5. Body & chassis7.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%
  7. Tyres5.9%
  8. Steering3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure16.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.1%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.5%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.9%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn8.6%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 HR-V?

In 2024, 61.8% of 1999 Honda HR-V cars passed their MOT first time, across 152 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

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

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

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

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).