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R131 OFJ

1998 Ssangyong Musso

Blue Lpg 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,343 mi
Last recorded118,343 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Ssangyong Musso87,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 OFJ
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 118,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 118,138 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

all tyres perrishing in outer walls

Fail 31 Jan 2021 118,000 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 115,303 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 111,112 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 103,691 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 99,457 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 91,917 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2014 84,111 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 81,052 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 78,491 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 73,855 miles

blue lights fitted in front grill and washer jets

Pass 8 Dec 2010 70,388 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 64,346 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 56,446 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 54,726 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 47,524 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 45,140 miles

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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R131 OFJ is a 1998 Ssangyong Musso in Blue with a 3,199cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R131 OFJ, 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 R131 OFJ registered?

R131 OFJ is a 1998 Ssangyong Musso, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R131 OFJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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