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R709 UKJ

1997 Ssangyong Korando

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,834 mi
Last recorded82,834 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Ssangyong Korando82,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 UKJ
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2007 82,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 82,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 81,737 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 74,511 miles

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

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

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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R709 UKJ is a 1997 Ssangyong Korando in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R709 UKJ, 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 R709 UKJ registered?

R709 UKJ is a 1997 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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