No, S896 BFW is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for S896 BFW?

The MOT for S896 BFW is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 September 2008.

What is the recorded mileage of S896 BFW?

The recorded mileage for S896 BFW is 121,624 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S896 BFW ULEZ compliant?

No, S896 BFW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Ssangyong Korando 2.9L Diesel · S896 BFW

S896 BFW

1998 Ssangyong Korando (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1998. Recorded mileage 121,624 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: SSANGYONG KORANDO
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 05/09/2008
Road Tax: Untaxed (14/02/2007)
Recorded Mileage: 121,624 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 05/09/2008

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 14/02/2007

Mileage: 121,624 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1998
Engine: 2874cc

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S896 BFW Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2007
121,624 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Known faults for SsangYong (KGM) SsangYong Korando

Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

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S896 BFW Mileage History

31/07/2006119,445 mi
03/09/2007121,617 mi+2,172 mi
06/09/2007121,624 mi+7 mi

Average of roughly 1,980 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

S896 BFW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 03:23

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ssangyong Korando (S896 BFW) between July 2006 and September 2007.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 September 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.

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