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S874 BWK

1998 Ssangyong Korando

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,878 mi
Last recorded108,878 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Ssangyong Korando81,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS874 BWK
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 108,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 100,793 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 100,793 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

suggest replacment of brake pipes

Pass 6 Sep 2006 83,682 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 83,678 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 68,731 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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S874 BWK is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S874 BWK, 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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S874 BWK is a 1998 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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