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R779 JGU

1998 Ssangyong Korando

Silver Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,088 mi
Last recorded90,088 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Ssangyong Korando81,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 JGU
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 90,088 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 90,088 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front propshaft rear universal joint is badly worn

Pass 11 Feb 2008 77,457 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 68,608 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 68,596 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 60,871 miles

ALL FOUR WHEELS HAVE ONE NUT MISSING

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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R779 JGU is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando in Silver with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Ssangyong Korando models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 81,396 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 R779 JGU, 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 28 years old, this Ssangyong Korando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R779 JGU registered?

R779 JGU is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R779 JGU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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