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P998 NUK

1997 Ssangyong Korando

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

87,785 mi
Last recorded87,785 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Ssangyong Korando82,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP998 NUK
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2009 87,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

brake warning lamp lit indicating a fault in the system

child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Nov 2008 82,561 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 82,561 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 79,288 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Warning lamp lit indicating fault on electronic transfer box shift control system

Fail 19 Feb 2008 79,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Little reserve travel in handbrake mechanism

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle pulls to nearside, not during braking, advise alignment check

Warning lamp lit indicating fault on electronic transfer box shift control system

Pass 6 Feb 2007 68,709 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 68,708 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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P998 NUK is a 1997 Ssangyong Korando in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 P998 NUK, 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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What year was P998 NUK registered?

P998 NUK is a 1997 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 24 July 1997.

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The MOT history for P998 NUK shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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