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R755 VJW

1997 Ssangyong Korando

Black Lpg 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,478 mi
Last recorded129,478 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Ssangyong Korando82,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR755 VJW
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2008 129,478 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 129,469 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 122,759 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 122,734 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 117,072 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006

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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R755 VJW is a 1997 Ssangyong Korando in Black with a 2,295cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R755 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 R755 VJW registered?

R755 VJW is a 1997 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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