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R46 WSD

1997 Ssangyong Korando

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,771 mi
Last recorded116,771 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Ssangyong Korando82,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 WSD
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 116,771 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside steps corroded

nearside front fuel pipes corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 113,121 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 113,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 108,828 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 108,719 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 102,832 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 96,195 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 13 Aug 2009 96,027 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 28 Aug 2008 88,678 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 81,543 miles

diesel tank carrier slight corrosion

front brake pads slightly pitted

nearside fuel pipe next to enginr area has slight corrosion

nearside rear bottom shocker bush has slight play

offside door piller slight corrosion

offside rear hub cap has slight corrosion

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 9 Aug 2006 71,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

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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R46 WSD is a 1997 Ssangyong Korando in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R46 WSD, 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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R46 WSD is a 1997 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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