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S159 MRH

1998 Ssangyong Korando

Maroon Diesel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,491 mi
Last recorded84,491 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Ssangyong Korando81,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS159 MRH
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 84,491 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil filler cap leaking

transfer box rear output shaft seal leaking

Pass 30 Sep 2011 79,500 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 74,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion to brake pipes

handbrake on limit but still holds car but in my opinion needs looking at

side steps very badly corroded and in need of repair

sills badly corroded and will need repairs soon

underbody badly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2010 69,370 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sills rusty not holed

Pass 23 Jan 2009 62,654 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both side steps corroded

near side rear brakew has a slight bind

Fail 21 Jan 2009 62,653 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both side steps corroded

hand brake travel high

near side rear brakew has a slight bind

Pass 26 Jan 2008 54,003 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 54,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 50,468 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.. † †HAND BRAKE NEAR END OF ITS TRAVEL. †REAR FOOT BRAKE READINGS COULD BE †TTER †REAR BUMPER BACK CORRODED.

Pass 17 Jan 2006 47,412 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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S159 MRH is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando in Maroon with a 2,295cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S159 MRH, 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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S159 MRH is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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