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S179 BFW

1998 Ssangyong Korando

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,419 mi
Last recorded78,419 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Ssangyong Korando81,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS179 BFW
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 78,419 miles

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Fail 1 Jun 2010 76,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 76,563 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 73,632 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 69,649 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 62,963 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 62,961 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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S179 BFW is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S179 BFW, 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 S179 BFW registered?

S179 BFW is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S179 BFW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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