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R758 VJW

1997 Ssangyong Korando

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

94,253 mi
Last recorded94,253 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Ssangyong Korando82,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR758 VJW
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 94,253 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 88,283 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 88,281 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 87,759 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated.

Corrosion to outer sills & front & rear chassis.

Front suspension bump stops missing.

Front to rear fuel lines corroded.

Rear suspension coil springs corroded.

n/s headlight relector corroded.

Fail 5 Oct 2010 87,759 miles

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

Corrosion to outer sills & front & rear chassis.

Front suspension bump stops missing.

Front to rear fuel lines corroded.

Rear suspension coil springs corroded.

n/s headlight relector corroded.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 86,318 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated.

Corrosion to front & rear chassis & mounts.

Front suspension bump stops missing.

power steering & fuel pipes corroded.

Fail 7 Oct 2009 86,314 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad warning light illuminated.

Front suspension bump stops missing.

power steering & fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 84,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2008 84,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 82,841 miles

Front brake pads low.

Fail 8 Oct 2007 82,816 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 81,691 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 81,691 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R758 VJW is a 1997 Ssangyong Korando in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R758 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 R758 VJW registered?

R758 VJW is a 1997 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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