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R649 MDG

1998 Ssangyong Korando

Black Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

282,251 mi
Last recorded282,251 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Ssangyong Korando81,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR649 MDG
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 282,251 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 276,901 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner edges (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 270,472 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 261,612 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 261,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 254,209 miles

slight play in lower steering u/j joint

Pass 21 Feb 2012 243,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 233,164 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 219,438 miles

Bottom steering U.J has slight play.

Front brake pads wearing low.

Near side rear sill area slightly corroded (but not holed).

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Track rod end dust covers split (both sides)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 205,333 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 205,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 190,139 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 174,459 miles

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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R649 MDG is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando in Black with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R649 MDG, 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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R649 MDG is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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