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R285 PST

1997 Ssangyong Korando

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,744 mi
Last recorded90,744 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Ssangyong Korando82,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 PST
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2013 90,744 miles

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

under carrage covered in underseal.fuel piping corroded.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 84,648 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 76,476 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

under side of car covered in underseal.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 69,354 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

power steering pipes corroding.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 61,411 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 61,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 55,693 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 46,663 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 42,610 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 42,610 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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R285 PST is a 1997 Ssangyong Korando in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R285 PST, 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 R285 PST registered?

R285 PST is a 1997 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 21 October 1997.

Is R285 PST safe to buy?

The MOT history for R285 PST shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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