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S252 WEX

1998 Ssangyong Korando

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,797 mi
Last recorded54,797 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Ssangyong Korando81,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS252 WEX
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 54,797 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 54,796 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 47,312 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 47,309 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

o/s parking brake performance low

Pass 28 Apr 2023 36,700 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 36,696 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 36,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 35,232 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 34,427 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 33,476 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 32,589 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2016 31,271 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 31,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2 CUTS TO TREAD (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2 CUTS TO TREAD (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH REAR SEATS FOLDED DOWN AT TIME OF TEST

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin PAD (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm -WEARING OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin PAD (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 29,475 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 29,475 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 27,902 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 26,434 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 26,434 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 24,797 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 24,712 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 23,635 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2010 21,930 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 21,925 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 21,107 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 20,590 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 19,501 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 18,292 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 17,274 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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S252 WEX is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 S252 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 S252 WEX registered?

S252 WEX is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 27 October 1998.

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