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S579 JFV

1998 Ssangyong Korando

Maroon Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,940 mi
Last recorded63,940 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Ssangyong Korando81,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS579 JFV
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 63,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 63,765 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 63,762 miles

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

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 62,321 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to the chassis and underside

exhaust system corroded

front back plates corroded slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2009 62,151 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 58,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight movement in both rear roll bar mounts

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 6 Mar 2008 58,094 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight movement in both rear roll bar mounts

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Feb 2007 54,505 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 54,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 50,525 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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S579 JFV is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando in Maroon with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S579 JFV, 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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S579 JFV is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 2 October 1998.

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