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R280 LFX

1997 Hyundai H100

White Diesel 2476cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,015 mi
Last recorded160,015 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Hyundai H100100,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 LFX
MakeHyundai
ModelH100
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,476cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 160,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Oil pressure warning lamp indicates a fault

Vehicle underside under coated at the time of test

Pass 15 Oct 2014 153,936 miles

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 153,935 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 148,719 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 123,253 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 111,073 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 111,073 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

brake warning light on dashboard

near side front bumper loose

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Jan 2007 101,819 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 16 Jan 2007 101,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from engine

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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R280 LFX is a 1997 Hyundai H100 in White with a 2,476cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R280 LFX, 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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R280 LFX is a 1997 Hyundai H100, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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