MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,376 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front tyre perished and low in pressure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both sills corroded
exhaust system corroded
general under body corroded
oil leak
parking brake has reserve travel
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake recording little or no effort both offside and nearside little effort (3.7.B.5a)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front tyre perished and low in pressure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both sills corroded
exhaust system corroded
general under body corroded
oil leak
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front & n/s/r tyres in poor condition
suspension & brake components corroded
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front & n/s/r tyres in poor condition
suspension & brake components corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front exhaust flexi section deteriorated
gear oil leak around nearside rear driveshaft/back plate area
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION TOP WISHBONE BALL JOINT RUBBER DUST CAPS SPLIT
How Reliable is the Ssangyong Korando?
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S257 TPW is a 1999 Ssangyong Korando in Silver with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 S257 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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S257 TPW is a 1999 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 9 January 1999.
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