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R208 SSN

1998 Ssangyong Korando

Silver Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,149 mi
Last recorded115,149 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Ssangyong Korando81,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 SSN
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 115,149 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 115,147 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 109,364 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 109,349 miles

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 104,637 miles

front brake discs badly worn

Fail 6 Sep 2010 104,612 miles

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

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 10 Sep 2009 99,142 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 89,933 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 76,097 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 59,977 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 50,524 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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R208 SSN is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando in Silver with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R208 SSN, 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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R208 SSN is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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