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R286 PHY

1998 Ssangyong Korando

Black Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,002 mi
Last recorded170,002 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Ssangyong Korando81,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 PHY
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 May 2015 170,002 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside wiper blades split

offside rear fog lamp cover repared with tape

offside rear outer sill corroded

rear reg plate cracked

Pass 15 May 2015 170,002 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside wiper blades split

offside rear fog lamp cover repared with tape

offside rear outer sill corroded

rear reg plate cracked

Fail 26 Dec 2013 165,686 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Dec 2013 165,686 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 165,641 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2012 159,583 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2012 159,581 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

BATTERY INSECURE

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 154,168 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 144,527 miles

near side front lamp lens slightly cracked

Fail 10 Apr 2010 144,454 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

near side front lamp lens slightly cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2009 136,170 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2009 135,984 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2008 130,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2008 130,722 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2007 121,590 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 121,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2006 116,580 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 116,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL NOTICED /NOTE /

oil leak

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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R286 PHY is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando in Black with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R286 PHY, 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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R286 PHY is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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