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R799 DDM

1997 Ssangyong Korando

Black Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,725 mi
Last recorded90,725 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Ssangyong Korando82,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR799 DDM
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 90,725 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 81,367 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 72,293 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 83,234 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 78,622 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 74,881 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 74,881 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 72,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre on 2mm worn on outter edge and cracks in tread

offside rear tyre on 2mm and cracks in walls

offside rear wheel binding slightly

slight travel on handbrake

slight wear on nearside front antiroll bar link

Fail 15 Dec 2009 72,061 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre on 2mm worn on outter edge and cracks in tread

offside rear tyre on 2mm and cracks in walls

offside rear wheel binding slightly

slight travel on handbrake

slight wear on nearside front antiroll bar link

Fail 16 Nov 2009 72,047 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and cracks in walls

offside front tyre cracks in walls

offside rear tyre on 2mm and cracks in walls

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 28 Apr 2008 68,351 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside tyre outter wall small crackes

offside rear tyre on 3mm

slight travel on handbrake

Fail 14 Apr 2008 68,121 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

offside rear tyre on 3mm

parking lever long

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside tyre outter wall small crackes

Pass 2 May 2007 59,601 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 56,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear brakes req servicing

offside front side light as slight damage to lens

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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R799 DDM is a 1997 Ssangyong Korando in Black with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R799 DDM, 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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R799 DDM is a 1997 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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