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R766 VJW

1997 Ssangyong Korando

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,065 mi
Last recorded127,065 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Ssangyong Korando82,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR766 VJW
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 127,065 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 127,060 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 120,479 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 120,475 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 109,857 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 109,857 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 101,202 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 96,370 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 92,651 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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R766 VJW is a 1997 Ssangyong Korando in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R766 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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R766 VJW is a 1997 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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