Honda Accord (1999)
1999 Honda Accord
CarHunch analysed 17,964 real MOT records for the 1999 Honda Accord. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1999 Honda Accord passes its MOT first time in just 70.1% of cases, which is 10 points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that suggests older examples need careful pre-purchase inspection. Nearly a quarter of these cars (23.8%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, so structural and safety issues are a genuine buyer concern on a 25-year-old model.
At around 96,000 miles median, these Accords show typical wear for their age, but they're averaging 3.5 failures and nearly 14 advisories per test, pointing to cumulative wear rather than catastrophic flaws. If you're considering one, have a pre-purchase inspection done by someone familiar with 1990s Hondas, paying particular attention to suspension, rust, and exhaust systems.
What to check before buying a 1999 Honda Accord
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 23.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 17,926 | 70.1% | 3.52 |
| LPG (0%) | 29 | 72.5% | 3.21 |
| Diesel (0%) | 5 | 43.6% | 1.6 |
| Other (0%) | 4 | 76.8% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1999 Honda Accord vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1999 Honda Accord vehicles fall between 77,005 and 118,237 miles.
1999 Honda Accord — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 347 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (5% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1999 Honda Accord
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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58.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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56.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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42.2%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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40.2%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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39.8%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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33.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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30.3%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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29.9%
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1999. Counts include advisories and failures.
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