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R851 LRS

1997 Ssangyong Korando

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,357 mi
Last recorded91,357 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Ssangyong Korando82,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 LRS
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 91,357 miles

chassie getting very scabby and rusty in places

o/s rear of sill week with corrosion

play at o/s/f wheel bearing on limit

Fail 22 Apr 2010 91,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

chassie getting very scabby and rusty in places

front pads close to limit

o/s rear of sill week with corrosion

play at o/s/f wheel bearing on limit

Pass 4 Apr 2009 89,354 miles

all anti roll bar bushes poor condition

all body mounts advanced corrosion

all coil springs advanced corrosion

complete exhaust advanced corrosion

fuel pipes advanced corrosion

n/s/f brake pipe on bulkhead advanced corrosion

n/s/f suspension bump stop missing

o/s/f upper ball joint dust cover split

Pass 9 Apr 2008 86,557 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 85,985 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2006 85,971 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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R851 LRS is a 1997 Ssangyong Korando in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R851 LRS, 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 R851 LRS registered?

R851 LRS is a 1997 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is R851 LRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R851 LRS 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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