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S276 RTW

1998 Ssangyong Korando

Black Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

100,386 mi
Last recorded100,386 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Ssangyong Korando81,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS276 RTW
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 100,386 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 100,386 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 88,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 87,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 85,468 miles

Offside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 82,738 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 81,047 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 79,167 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 76,889 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake little reserve travel

petrol tank carrier corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 74,090 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

fuel tank carrier corroded but still secure

Fail 9 May 2018 74,070 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

fuel tank carrier corroded but still secure

Pass 15 May 2017 70,572 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 66,606 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 66,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 65,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 64,048 miles

front brakes inbalanced

n/s/f lower wish bone arm front bush showing signs of wear and rust stained

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2011 61,947 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 61,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 59,203 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 53,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 53,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 49,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 49,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 47,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 27 Nov 2007 4,782 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 23 Nov 2006 45,823 miles

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

brake disc s and pads worn x 4

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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S276 RTW is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando in Black with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 S276 RTW, 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 S276 RTW registered?

S276 RTW is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 7 October 1998.

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