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R93 BCV

1997 Ssangyong Korando

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,733 mi
Last recorded68,733 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Ssangyong Korando82,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 BCV
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 68,733 miles

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

o/s and n/s running boards rusted

rear no. plate broken

Fail 21 Jun 2011 68,730 miles

Centre Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

o/s and n/s running boards rusted

rear no. plate broken

Pass 26 Feb 2010 67,762 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 67,748 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 60,635 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 60,634 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust getting rusted

Pass 3 May 2007 51,045 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 51,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

o/s and n/s front tyers getting worn on edges

Pass 6 May 2006 46,668 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 46,668 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R93 BCV is a 1997 Ssangyong Korando in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R93 BCV, 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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R93 BCV is a 1997 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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