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R863 HHB

1997 Ssangyong Korando

Red Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,540 mi
Last recorded101,540 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Ssangyong Korando82,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR863 HHB
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2008 101,540 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 101,536 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 97,547 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 97,547 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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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R863 HHB is a 1997 Ssangyong Korando in Red with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R863 HHB, 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 R863 HHB registered?

R863 HHB is a 1997 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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