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R751 VJW

1997 Ssangyong Korando

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,652 mi
Last recorded94,652 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Ssangyong Korando82,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR751 VJW
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 94,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 87,704 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 87,704 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 86,212 miles

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 84,734 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 8,225 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 82,152 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 79,496 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres have slight cracking on sidewalls

Fail 29 Oct 2015 79,495 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres have slight cracking on sidewalls

Pass 14 Oct 2014 76,346 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 76,346 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 75,994 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 74,124 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 69,118 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 69,115 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 66,099 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 63,372 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 63,372 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 59,758 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

recomend adjust offside rear hand brake shoes

Pass 10 Sep 2007 57,268 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding,recomend strip and check rear brake

Pass 6 Sep 2006 55,413 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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R751 VJW is a 1997 Ssangyong Korando in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R751 VJW, 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 R751 VJW registered?

R751 VJW is a 1997 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R751 VJW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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