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Hyundai H100 Std Lwb (1997)

106 real MOT outcomes analysed • 9.5% first-time pass rate

1997 Hyundai H100 Std Lwb

CarHunch analysed 106 real MOT records for the 1997 Hyundai H100 Std Lwb. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 1997 H100 is a reliability disaster by modern standards—only 9.5% pass first time compared to the UK average of 80%, and with a CarHunch score of 55 it sits firmly in the unreliable zone. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at 2.8%, so while these vans will need work, they're unlikely to strand you with a safety crisis.

At 132,000 miles median, these vehicles have genuine age and mileage working against them, yet they're still racking up 0.3 failures and 0.7 advisories per test—suggesting wear-related issues rather than catastrophic design faults. If you're considering one, budget for regular repairs and get a pre-purchase inspection that focuses on the running gear and bodywork deterioration typical of a van this old.

Below average reliability 70.5% below UK average
9.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
132,230
typical mileage
106,449–155,390 middle half
2.8%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.3
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1997 Hyundai H100 Std Lwb

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 1997 Hyundai H100 Std Lwb vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

106,449
low mileage
132,230
typical
155,390
high mileage

Half of all 1997 Hyundai H100 Std Lwb vehicles fall between 106,449 and 155,390 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.3
Avg failures per vehicle
0.7
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Hyundai H100 Std Lwb:

1998