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S842 UAO

1998 Ssangyong Korando

Maroon Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,975 mi
Last recorded100,975 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Ssangyong Korando81,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS842 UAO
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2009 100,975 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal anti-slip starting to wear

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Fail 25 Sep 2009 100,975 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti-slip starting to wear

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 5 Nov 2008 98,826 miles

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

battery insecure

brake pedal rubber in poor condition

handbrake requires adjustment

o/s mirror missing - advise replace

slight blow on exhaust

slight wear o/s + n/s rear brake discs

Pass 19 Nov 2007 96,753 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres smaller than fronts in width

Pass 22 Nov 2006 92,995 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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S842 UAO is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando in Maroon with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S842 UAO, 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 S842 UAO registered?

S842 UAO is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 7 September 1998.

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