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R149 KAB

1997 Hyundai H100

Red Diesel 2476cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,916 mi
Last recorded131,916 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Hyundai H100100,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 KAB
MakeHyundai
ModelH100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,476cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011 131,916 miles

both rear tyres low 1.4 mm useable tread left 185 14 c

front anti roll bar bushes splitting

offside front seat belt starting to fluff

offside rear light damaged

oil leaks

Fail 15 Dec 2011 131,813 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres low 1.4 mm useable tread left 185 14 c

front anti roll bar bushes splitting

offside front seat belt starting to fluff

offside rear light damaged

oil leaks

Pass 31 Dec 2010 122,614 miles

all wheel arches corroded

front shock absorber & anti roll bar link bushes perished

general allround corrosion

offside rear light cluster damaged

some corrosion repairs poorly carried out in non prescribed areas

Fail 29 Dec 2010 122,614 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all wheel arches corroded

front shock absorber & anti roll bar link bushes perished

general allround corrosion

offside rear light cluster damaged

some corrosion repairs poorly carried out in non prescribed areas

Pass 29 Dec 2009 112,926 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise offside rear inner sil

advise offside wheel arch

strongly advise offside front inner and outter front sil

Fail 22 Dec 2009 11,279 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise offside front tyre inner edge wearing

advise offside wheel arch

strongly advise offside front inner and outter front sil

How Reliable is the Hyundai H100?

Based on 38,566 MOT tests across 4,041 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
5,595
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,041
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,602
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,572
fog lamp not working 2,043
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,661
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,605
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R149 KAB is a 1997 Hyundai H100 in Red with a 2,476cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai H100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 100,470 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai H100 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,602 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R149 KAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai H100 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai H100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R149 KAB is a 1997 Hyundai H100, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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