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GIG 5154

1998 Ssangyong Korando

Silver Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,530 mi
Last recorded110,530 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Ssangyong Korando81,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 5154
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 110,530 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Most Underbody Panels & Components have Surface Corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 16 Nov 2011 10,925 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 10,925 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2010 105,609 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 105,609 miles

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2010 105,587 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front disc worn

Pass 21 Sep 2009 94,662 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 94,630 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2009 88,538 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 88,538 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front disc slighty worped

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

O/S/R disc is slighty worped

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

Underbody is corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2007 85,376 miles

as per other vt32

Fail 9 Oct 2007 85,369 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front and rear chassic very rusty

over sills fitted

petrol pipes lighty rusted

rear number plate cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2006 80,912 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 80,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Ssangyong Korando?

Based on 79,386 MOT tests across 8,435 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,303
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
8,435
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 803
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 637
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GIG 5154 is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando in Silver with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Ssangyong Korando models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 81,396 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 Ssangyong Korando fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 803 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GIG 5154, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ssangyong Korando typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Ssangyong Korando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GIG 5154 registered?

GIG 5154 is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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