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S701 RPW

1998 Ssangyong Korando

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,471 mi
Last recorded67,471 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Ssangyong Korando81,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS701 RPW
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 67,471 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 87,425 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 61,756 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 61,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 52,530 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 52,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r brakes slightly binding

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Pass 9 Dec 2009 50,787 miles

all rear brake pipes corroded

lots of handbrake travel

Fail 5 Dec 2009 50,787 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

all brake pipes at rear of vehicle considerably corroded

clamp on centre box of exhaust corroded

lots of handbrake travel poss. adjustment or repair needed

Pass 3 Dec 2007 38,590 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 34,721 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 34,721 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2006 34,669 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 31,511 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 31,511 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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S701 RPW is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S701 RPW, 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 S701 RPW registered?

S701 RPW is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 14 November 1998.

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