Honda Hr V (1999)
1999 Honda Hr V
CarHunch analysed 3,717 real MOT records for the 1999 Honda Hr V. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1999 Honda HR-V passes its MOT first time in only 71.1% of cases, well below the UK average of 80%, which means you're looking at a significantly higher chance of a fail and retest. Nearly one in five of these cars (19.2%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, a concern worth taking seriously when evaluating an individual vehicle.
These cars are now 25 years old and averaging around 89,500 miles, which is reasonable for age, but they're racking up an average of 3.73 failures and 15.8 advisories per MOT—suggesting ageing components and cumulative wear rather than isolated weak spots. Before committing to one, get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically targets the brakes, suspension, and exhaust systems, which typically dominate the failure list on vehicles this age.
What to check before buying a 1999 Honda Hr V
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.
- 📄 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 (99%) | 3,691 | 71.1% | 3.74 |
| Other (0%) | 12 | 73.1% | 0.67 |
| LPG (0%) | 11 | 68.6% | 4.91 |
| Diesel (0%) | 3 | 78.8% | 2.33 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1999 Honda Hr V 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 Hr V vehicles fall between 71,268 and 105,818 miles.
1999 Honda Hr V — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 115 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (6% 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 Hr V
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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70.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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66.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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44.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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39.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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35.4%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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34.3%
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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31.8%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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28.4%
Oil leak
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1999. Counts include advisories and failures.
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