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R412 GYG

1998 Ssangyong Korando

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,635 mi
Last recorded138,635 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Ssangyong Korando81,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 GYG
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 138,635 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 130,046 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 130,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 128,600 miles

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

exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2012 122,538 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 117,360 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 117,359 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 110,646 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 110,646 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 97,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 90,691 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 90,690 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 82,423 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 81,096 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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R412 GYG is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R412 GYG, 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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R412 GYG is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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