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S73 KRB

1998 Ssangyong Korando

Maroon Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

10,999 mi
Last recorded10,999 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Ssangyong Korando81,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS73 KRB
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 10,999 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2011 10,973 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 94,875 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2010 94,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 84,306 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 78,021 miles

N/S front bump stop missing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 78,020 miles

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

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

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

N/S front bump stop missing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 77,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 65,868 miles

exhaust rusty,front shocks damp...

Pass 3 Jul 2006 55,051 miles

see test 942534686159

Fail 3 Jul 2006 55,051 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion on brake pipes / minor play in steering system /

Pass 18 Jul 2005 43,475 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 43,475 miles

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

Minor wear in wheelbearings,nsr antiroll bush worn,underbody undersealed..

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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S73 KRB is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando in Maroon with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S73 KRB, 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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S73 KRB is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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