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1998 Ssangyong Korando

Maroon Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,843 mi
Last recorded68,843 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Ssangyong Korando81,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS340 VAT
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 68,843 miles

all brake pipes corroding heavely but not to less than 1/3 of original thickness

all underbody components heavely corroded

brake back plates corroded away

brake pad wear warning light on

chassis heavely corroded

front suspension arms heavely corroded

lpg system inoperative

lpg tank heavely corroded

nearside front brake pad wear warning wire broken

nearside front bump stop missing

nearside front shock absorber weak

outer sills heavely corroded

possible lpg gas leak (smells like gas)

rear brakes binding slightly

side steps strenghening corroded away

vacuum pipes to 4wd auto hubs broken rendering 4wd inoperative

Fail 20 Oct 2012 68,843 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

all brake pipes corroding heavely but not to less than 1/3 of original thickness

all underbody components heavely corroded

brake back plates corroded away

brake pad wear warning light on

chassis heavely corroded

front suspension arms heavely corroded

lpg system inoperative

lpg tank heavely corroded

nearside front brake pad wear warning wire broken

nearside front bump stop missing

nearside front shock absorber weak

outer sills heavely corroded

possible lpg gas leak (smells like gas)

rear brakes binding slightly

side steps strenghening corroded away

vacuum pipes to 4wd auto hubs broken rendering 4wd inoperative

Pass 15 Sep 2011 67,343 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise - nearside front bump stop missing

Pass 21 Jan 2009 65,538 miles

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

both front lower arms corroded

both rear wheels slightly stiff to turn by hand

high handbrake lever travel

nearside front suspension bump stop missing

slight side to side movement in handbrake lever

Fail 22 Jul 2008 65,461 miles

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

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

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

high handbrake lever travel

offside rear wheel slightly stiff to turn by hand

Pass 7 Jul 2006 49,630 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2006 49,541 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake high travel

oil leak

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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S340 VAT is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando in Maroon with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 S340 VAT, 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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S340 VAT is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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