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P107 VFR

1997 Ssangyong Musso

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,519 mi
Last recorded94,519 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Ssangyong Musso96,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP107 VFR
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 94,519 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 94,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 90,727 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 96,007 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 86,523 miles

Battery insecure

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Propshaft component defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake warning light on

Fail 13 Oct 2010 86,523 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Propshaft component defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake warning light on

Pass 12 Oct 2009 85,458 miles

Battery insecure

clutch slipping

corrosion around engine mount

rear diff lock up

Fail 7 Oct 2009 85,458 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

clutch slipping

corrosion around engine mount

rear diff lock up

Pass 16 Sep 2008 84,289 miles

corrosion on exhaust + brake pipes

play in NSF wheel bearing

play in rack

Pass 22 Jun 2007 82,395 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 82,395 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

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

general corrosion underbody

nearside front torsion bar front boot missing

offside front torsion bar front boot deteriorated

oil leaks on engine and transfer box

Fail 23 May 2007 82,389 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Battery insecure

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

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

general corrosion on chassis

nearside front torsion bar front dust cover missing

offside front torsion bar front dust cover deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2006 80,698 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 80,669 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

injecter wet + exhaust corroded

nail in tyre

oil leak

play in rack

How Reliable is the Ssangyong Musso?

Based on 35,791 MOT tests across 6,518 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
6,274
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,518
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,971
brake binding 1,314
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,236
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,144
position lamp(s) not working 804
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P107 VFR is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Ssangyong Musso models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 96,145 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 Musso fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,971 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P107 VFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ssangyong Musso typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Ssangyong Musso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P107 VFR is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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