1999 Honda CR-V · 2,559 MOT tests
1999 Honda CR-V reliability
1999 Honda CR-Vs fail 47.6% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 23 of 24 CR-V years (2,559 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda CR-Vs: 25.6%)
- 47.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda CR-Vs: 25.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- 128,336
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,559
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
1999 against the years either side
- 1998 cars: 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1999 car does better)
- 2000 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1999 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 15.5% of tests fail here (90% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 36% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 1999 Honda CR-V
Fail rate by area
- Suspension23.9%
- Lights and electrics19.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks15.5%
- Body, chassis and structure11.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.9%
- Brakes8.8%
- Tyres5.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 5.55%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.08%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Carbon monoxide high after fast idle 4.34%
High carbon monoxide can point to engine or catalytic converter faults, so ask for diagnosis before buying.
Stop lamp not working 3.99%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 3.83%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.17%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (14.07%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (13.91%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.76%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.59%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (9.53%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.71%)
Other years
Every Honda CR-V year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 1999 Honda CR-V reliable?
1999 Honda CR-Vs fail 47.6% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 23 of 24 CR-V years (2,559 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 1999 Honda CR-V MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (5.55% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.08% of tests), carbon monoxide high after fast idle (4.34% of tests).
How many miles should a 1999 Honda CR-V have done?
At its MOT aged about 24, a typical 1999 Honda CR-V shows 128,336 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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