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R457 CVC

1997 Ssangyong Korando

Maroon Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,005 mi
Last recorded109,005 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Ssangyong Korando82,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 CVC
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 109,005 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 108,440 miles

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

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

o/s/ front upper arm forwood top bush outer lip brocken away

Pass 22 Jan 2010 103,352 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Jan 2010 103,352 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Jan 2009 95,543 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

Front shockers weak

Handbrake rough when operating

Nearside top ball joint boot deteriorated.

Offside front wheel bearing slightly loose

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 14 Jan 2008 88,323 miles

Exhaust in poor state

Rear brake discs pitted

Top ball joint dust covers damaged - nearside and offside

Pass 12 Jan 2007 77,994 miles

Exhaust system beginning to deteriorate.

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside top ball joint dust cover split.

Rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Pass 24 Jan 2006 69,212 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2006 69,134 miles

Centre Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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R457 CVC is a 1997 Ssangyong Korando in Maroon with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R457 CVC, 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 R457 CVC registered?

R457 CVC is a 1997 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is R457 CVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R457 CVC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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