MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,462 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
both rear inner anti roll bar mounts slightly worn
handbrake requires adjusting
osr shocker damaged
rear exhaust heavily corroded
slight play in both front wheel bearings
slight play in nsf anti roll bar link
slight play in nsf shocker lower bush
slight play in steering rack joints
Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Slight bind on offside rear brake
Unable to turn engine off with igition key. †
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Slight bind on nearside rear brake
Unable to turn engine off with ignition key
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Ssangyong Musso?
Based on 35,791 MOT tests across 6,518 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R101 XAR is a 1998 Ssangyong Musso in Black with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Ssangyong Musso models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 87,794 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 R101 XAR, 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 28 years old, this Ssangyong Musso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R101 XAR registered?
R101 XAR is a 1998 Ssangyong Musso, first registered on 2 March 1998.
Is R101 XAR safe to buy?
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