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S166 RUY

1998 Ssangyong Korando

Maroon Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,742 mi
Last recorded135,742 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Ssangyong Korando81,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 RUY
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2022 135,742 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 135,709 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 131,291 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 129,346 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 121,112 miles

most metal brake pipes are starting to rust

Pass 15 Sep 2014 117,880 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 117,872 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 102,866 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 102,866 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

o/s rear hand brake cable siezad

Fail 18 Sep 2012 87,204 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

crack in nearside of windscreen outside of swept area

front prop shaft uj worn

Pass 18 Sep 2012 87,204 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

crack in nearside of windscreen outside of swept area

front prop shaft uj worn

Pass 14 Sep 2011 77,078 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 76,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight corrosion O/S & N/S/Rear body mounting area

Pass 3 Sep 2009 73,399 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 73,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 66,452 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 57,972 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 57,972 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 48,527 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Aug 2006 48,527 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S166 RUY is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando in Maroon with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S166 RUY, 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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S166 RUY is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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