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J8 WGE

2018 Ssangyong Korando

Grey Diesel 2157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,511 mi
Last recorded70,511 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ssangyong Korando35,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 WGE
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 70,511 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various sections of brake pipe corroded, from fuel tank to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various sections of brake pipe corroded, from fuel tank to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2025 62,128 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 51,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front, heavily lipped, more on offside disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in various sections corroding, rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear various sections + rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2024 51,800 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front, heavily lipped, more on offside disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in various sections corroding, rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear various sections + rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 40,638 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play bearing/ bush worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive residue on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slight worn + feathering on inner part of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various sections of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge + feathering on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2022 28,908 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 18,664 miles

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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J8 WGE is a 2018 Ssangyong Korando in Grey with a 2,157cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Ssangyong Korando models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 35,563 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J8 WGE, 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 8 years old, this Ssangyong Korando is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J8 WGE registered?

J8 WGE is a 2018 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 9 June 2018.

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