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R175 KGF

1997 Ssangyong Korando

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,754 mi
Last recorded66,754 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Ssangyong Korando82,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 KGF
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 66,754 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 66,714 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 55,942 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Aug 2010 55,940 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Oct 2009 54,946 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 54,048 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 May 2008 54,048 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 45,709 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 45,653 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT WINDSCREEN IN A ZONE WITHIN LIMIT

WEAR TO REAR BRAKE DISC

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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R175 KGF is a 1997 Ssangyong Korando in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R175 KGF, 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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R175 KGF is a 1997 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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