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S255 TPW

1999 Ssangyong Korando

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,121 mi
Last recorded69,121 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Ssangyong Korando74,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS255 TPW
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 69,121 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 69,063 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 66,032 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2014 66,012 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2013 63,038 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underneath vehicle undersealed unable to fully inspect

Pass 4 Mar 2013 63,038 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underneath vehicle undersealed unable to fully inspect

Pass 6 Mar 2012 59,524 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

o/s and n/s chassis corroded full length.

Fail 22 Feb 2012 59,466 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

o/s and n/s chassis corroded full length.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 56,665 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 56,665 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 53,386 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 51,373 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 51,373 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 49,983 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2007 49,983 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 41,899 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 38,294 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 38,242 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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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S255 TPW is a 1999 Ssangyong Korando in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Ssangyong Korando models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 74,708 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 S255 TPW, 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 27 years old, this Ssangyong Korando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S255 TPW is a 1999 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 2 January 1999.

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