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R986 BLS

1998 Ssangyong Korando

Silver Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,414 mi
Last recorded121,414 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Ssangyong Korando81,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 BLS
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 121,414 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 121,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 May 2009 120,436 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 120,435 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 112,967 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 112,912 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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R986 BLS is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando in Silver with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Ssangyong Korando models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 81,396 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 R986 BLS, 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 28 years old, this Ssangyong Korando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R986 BLS registered?

R986 BLS is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R986 BLS 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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