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S230 WEX

1998 Ssangyong Korando

Maroon Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,953 mi
Last recorded121,953 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Ssangyong Korando81,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS230 WEX
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 121,953 miles

Offside parking brake efficiency only just met

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 121,930 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside parking brake efficiency only just met

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 103,793 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 103,793 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 101,780 miles

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

Front brake disc's poor condition

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 101,780 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front brake disc's poor condition

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 97,706 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 97,706 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 93,164 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 93,164 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 88,269 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 88,269 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 83,719 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 78,779 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 73,322 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 67,943 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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S230 WEX is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando in Maroon with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S230 WEX, 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 S230 WEX registered?

S230 WEX is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 11 October 1998.

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