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S283 RTW

1998 Ssangyong Korando

Maroon Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

190,197 mi
Last recorded190,197 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Ssangyong Korando81,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS283 RTW
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 190,197 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre showing age. crack related marks to tyre. 235/75/15 105t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre showing age. crack related marks to tyre. 235/75/15 105t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded brake pipe from brake pipe block to n/s/r brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre showing age. crack related marks to tyre. 235/75/15 105t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre showing age. crack related marks to tyre. 235/75/15 105t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre showing age. worn on inside edge. 235/75/15 105t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded brake pipe from brake pipe block to o/s/r brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 190,018 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre showing age. crack related marks to tyre. 235/75/15 105t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre showing age. crack related marks to tyre. 235/75/15 105t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded brake pipe from brake pipe block to n/s/r brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre showing age. crack related marks to tyre. 235/75/15 105t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre showing age. crack related marks to tyre. 235/75/15 105t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre showing age. worn on inside edge. 235/75/15 105t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded brake pipe from brake pipe block to o/s/r brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 186,054 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 181,110 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 173,124 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 164,155 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 154,300 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 142,489 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 131,739 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 121,108 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 11,054 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 98,661 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2009 87,047 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2009 87,035 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2008 73,560 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2007 58,900 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2006 43,578 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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S283 RTW is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando in Maroon with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S283 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 S283 RTW registered?

S283 RTW is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S283 RTW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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