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M400 SPK

1997 Ssangyong Korando

Silver Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,339 mi
Last recorded83,339 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Ssangyong Korando82,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM400 SPK
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 83,339 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank strap slightly corroded ,but still supporting tank.

Pass 16 Aug 2014 76,618 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 70,154 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 70,154 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 61,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside rear brake binding very slightly

rear number plate slightly faded

slight corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 1 Mar 2010 61,846 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear number plate slightly deteriated

slight corrosion through out vehicle

Fail 16 Feb 2010 61,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both sill steps corroded

heavy surface corrosion chassis and suspension components

tow bar electrics insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2009 61,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

heavy surface corrosion chassis

slight corrosion all brake calipers

Pass 15 Feb 2008 56,053 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight corrosion chassis and suspension arms

Pass 6 Mar 2006 49,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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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M400 SPK is a 1997 Ssangyong Korando in Silver with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Ssangyong Korando models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 82,411 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 M400 SPK, 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 29 years old, this Ssangyong Korando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M400 SPK is a 1997 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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