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S228 FUB

1998 Ssangyong Korando

Maroon Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,683 mi
Last recorded108,683 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Ssangyong Korando81,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS228 FUB
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 108,683 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 104,457 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 14 May 2011 104,457 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 97,149 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 83,729 miles

Handbrake lever has low reserve travel.

Fail 29 Oct 2008 83,729 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Handbrake lever has low reserve travel.

Nearside brake pipe is corroded but not excessivly, recommend changing.

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 75,318 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 68,653 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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S228 FUB is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando in Maroon with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S228 FUB, 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 S228 FUB registered?

S228 FUB is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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