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R185 BKJ

1997 Hyundai H100

Blue Diesel 2476cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,904 mi
Last recorded98,904 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Hyundai H100100,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 BKJ
MakeHyundai
ModelH100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,476cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 98,904 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 98,466 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 6 Sep 2023 97,971 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 97,532 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 97,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 96,989 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 96,580 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 96,555 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 95,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 95,118 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 94,337 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 94,337 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 93,592 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 93,592 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 92,209 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2015 92,209 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 91,111 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 89,936 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 86,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 86,875 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front door sill corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 82,717 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 78,870 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 75,808 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 72,146 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 67,969 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 67,969 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 64,645 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 61,216 miles

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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R185 BKJ is a 1997 Hyundai H100 in Blue with a 2,476cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R185 BKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R185 BKJ registered?

R185 BKJ is a 1997 Hyundai H100, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R185 BKJ safe to buy?

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