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R260 VSD

1997 Ssangyong Korando

Maroon Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,648 mi
Last recorded126,648 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Ssangyong Korando82,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 VSD
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 126,648 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 115,258 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 103,142 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 92,579 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 81,655 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 70,365 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 70,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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R260 VSD is a 1997 Ssangyong Korando in Maroon with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Ssangyong Korando models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 82,411 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 R260 VSD, 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 29 years old, this Ssangyong Korando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R260 VSD registered?

R260 VSD is a 1997 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R260 VSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R260 VSD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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