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S873 JCW

1998 Ssangyong Korando

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

124,296 mi
Last recorded124,296 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Ssangyong Korando81,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS873 JCW
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 124,296 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 124,246 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 120,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 120,048 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 103,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 103,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 100,376 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 95,283 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 95,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 85,299 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 76,956 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 76,955 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 68,602 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 68,602 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2010 66,315 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 66,143 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 63,280 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 63,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 61,336 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 61,322 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 58,526 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front number plate cracked

front wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 22 Dec 2005 54,089 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 54,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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S873 JCW is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 S873 JCW, 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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S873 JCW is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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