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R972 UBW

1997 Ssangyong Korando

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,658 mi
Last recorded94,658 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Ssangyong Korando82,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR972 UBW
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2011 94,658 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 94,658 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 94,998 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 94,410 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 91,239 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 82,499 miles

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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R972 UBW is a 1997 Ssangyong Korando in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R972 UBW, 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 R972 UBW registered?

R972 UBW is a 1997 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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