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S678 NCS

1998 Ssangyong Korando

Maroon Diesel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,780 mi
Last recorded80,780 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Ssangyong Korando81,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS678 NCS
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 80,780 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 72,561 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2013 71,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2012 61,237 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 61,237 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 55,657 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 54,029 miles

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

battery insecre and terminal cracked

both front ARB D bushes worn

both rear discs pitted

both rear springs corroded

front number plate cracked

fuel lines corroded

insecurity os headlamp

locked in 4wd

nsf window smashed

oil leak

osf door sill corroded

osr and nsr sill repair

osr tailight cracked

play in both rear track control arm bushes

play in both rear trail arm bushes

play in gear linkage

rear view mirror missing

slight play both rear seat backs

unable to fully inspect boot

underbonnet PAS pipes corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2010 54,029 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

battery insecre and terminal cracked

both front ARB D bushes worn

both rear discs pitted

both rear springs corroded

front number plate cracked

fuel lines corroded

insecurity os headlamp

locked in 4wd

nsf window smashed

oil leak

osf door sill corroded

osr and nsr sill repair

osr tailight cracked

play in both rear track control arm bushes

play in both rear trail arm bushes

play in gear linkage

rear view mirror missing

slight play both rear seat backs

unable to fully inspect boot

underbonnet PAS pipes corroded

Fail 24 May 2010 54,024 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise both rear coil springs excessively corroded

battery insecure and terminal cracked

excessive play in gear linkage

front number plate cracked

fuel lines corroded

locked in 4wd

nsf anti roll bar d bush worn

nsf chassis corroded

nsf window smashed

nsr track control arm bushes worn

nsr trailing arm bushes worn

oil leak

osf anti roll bar d bush worn

osf chassis corroded

osr tail light cracked

osr track control arm bushes worn

osr trailing arm bushes worn

rear view mirror missing

slight insecurity os headlamp

slight play in nsr seat back

slight play in osr seatback

unable to fully inspect boot due to lpg tank

underbonnet PAS pipes excessively corroded

brake test refused due to vehicle condition

Fail 9 Apr 2009 51,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 51,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 43,798 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 41,748 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 35,794 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S678 NCS is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando in Maroon with a 2,295cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S678 NCS, 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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S678 NCS is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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