1999 Honda Hr-V — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,377 MOT tests analysed for the 1999 Honda Hr-V, the most common recorded failure areas were suspension, lighting & signalling and body, structure & corrosion. Its pass rate of 71.8% was in line with the average for small SUVs of a similar age (72.0%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 35.2% in the 150k+ group versus 13.7% in the 30-60k group.

Pass rate

1,377

MOT tests analysed

28.2%

Fail rate

in line with

vs small SUVs of similar age

23.4

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 1999 Honda Hr-V
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Suspension	16.6%	228
2	Lighting & signalling	14.6%	201
3	Body, structure & corrosion	7.3%	100
4	Emissions & environmental	7.0%	97
5	Brakes	6.7%	92
6	Visibility	6.5%	90

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 1999 Honda Hr-V
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Component mounting prescribed areas	217
2	Headlamp aim	123
3	Catalyst emissions	111
4	Headlamp	106
5	Wipers	72
6	Rigid brake pipes	66

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 1999 Honda Hr-V
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Suspension	34.0%	468
2	Tyres	25.3%	348
3	Brakes	22.1%	305
4	Lighting & signalling	17.1%	236
5	Body, structure & corrosion	16.6%	228
6	Other defects	14.7%	202

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 1999 Hr-V
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
30-60k	117	13.7%
60-90k	295	23.1%
90-120k	453	29.6%
120-150k	321	33.0%
150k+	162	35.2%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 1999 Hr-V
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2021	453	30.0%
2022	342	28.4%
2023	249	26.9%
2024	190	27.9%
2025	143	24.5%

What to check before buying a 1999 Hr-V

Before buying a 1999 Honda Hr-V, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Suspension accounted for 16.6% of tests for this year.

Suspension (16.6% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Lighting & signalling (14.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Body, structure & corrosion (7.3% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.

Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.

Frequently asked questions

How many 1999 Honda Hr-Vs pass their MOT?

71.8% of the 1,377 1999 Honda Hr-V MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.2% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 1999 Honda Hr-V?

Suspension, recorded in 16.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (14.6%).

Does the 1999 Hr-V get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.7% in the 30-60k band to 35.2% in the 150k+ band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,377 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.