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R429 MEH

1997 Hyundai H100

Silver Diesel 2476cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,238 mi
Last recorded114,238 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Hyundai H100100,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR429 MEH
MakeHyundai
ModelH100
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,476cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 114,238 miles

nearside and offside inner and outer sills surface rust

nearside and offside sills inner and outer under sealed in areas

Fail 16 Dec 2016 114,203 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion nearside and offside inner sills corroded resulting in holes (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner sill corroded resulting in hole (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion outer sill and upper wheel arch corroded resulting in hole (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

front and rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

front and rear of vehicle under sealed in areas

nearside and offside inner and outer sills surface rust

Pass 8 Dec 2015 108,259 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front drivers and passenger steps corroded (6.1.B.2)

front and rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

front brake disc worn not weakened

nearside and offside inner and outer sills surface rust

Fail 2 Dec 2015 108,259 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion nearside rear inner chassis area to leaf spring carrier corroded marked with yellow marker (6.1.C.1)

Body has a projection caused by corrosion offside inner sill rear corroded resulting in hole (6.1.C.1)

Body has a projection caused by corrosion offside rear outer sills front and rear corroded resulting in holes (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner chassis to leaf spring carrier corroded resulting in hole marked with yellow marker (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front drivers and passenger steps corroded (6.1.B.2)

front and rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

front brake disc worn not weakened

nearside and offside inner and outer sills surface rust

Pass 2 Jan 2015 102,234 miles

both rear wheel arches surafce rust no sharp edges

nearside and offside sills surafce rust no sharp edges

rear of viechle surafce rust in areas

Fail 18 Nov 2014 106,611 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

both rear wheel arches surface rust no sharp edges and offside front wheel arche

nearside and offside inner sill surafce rust no sharp edges

rea of viechle surafce rust in areas

Pass 11 Dec 2013 94,146 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel arch

Fail 4 Dec 2013 93,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside front wheel arch

Pass 21 Nov 2012 87,842 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2012 87,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 81,146 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 73,786 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 73,785 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 64,706 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 58,823 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 58,823 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 57,808 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 56,039 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 54,362 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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R429 MEH is a 1997 Hyundai H100 in Silver with a 2,476cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R429 MEH, 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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R429 MEH is a 1997 Hyundai H100, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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