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S798 KLN

1998 Ssangyong Korando

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,677 mi
Last recorded81,677 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Ssangyong Korando81,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS798 KLN
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2023 81,677 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Fail 2 Sep 2022 81,669 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested READINGS HIGH DUE TO MAJOR EXHUAST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak FRONT MANIFOLD AREA /REAR BOX (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light LENS BROKE/ WHITE LIGHT (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure DOES NOT LOCK IN (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body component likely to become detached DOOR HANDLE PANEL (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective PAD WIRE NOT CONNECTED NSF (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive AXLE SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 71,101 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 6,975 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake require service

Fail 25 Jun 2018 6,975 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake require service

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 68,151 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 68,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 67,784 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 67,869 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 67,686 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 67,199 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 67,199 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 66,337 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 66,337 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S798 KLN 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 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 S798 KLN, 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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S798 KLN is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 14 October 1998.

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