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R157 CET

1998 Ssangyong Musso

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,247 mi
Last recorded170,247 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Ssangyong Musso87,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 CET
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 170,247 miles

handbrake efficiency at 16%

Pass 10 Nov 2016 138,376 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 138,376 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 84,025 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 83,994 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 60,034 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 49,259 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2012 41,005 miles

Fair amount of underseal or similar substance is covering the underbody of vehicle so as to make full corrosion inspection difficult

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

O/S/F suspension bump stop missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underbody has general surface corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2011 35,234 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 35,214 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 34,434 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 34,434 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 33,277 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 32,090 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 29,743 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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R157 CET is a 1998 Ssangyong Musso in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R157 CET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R157 CET registered?

R157 CET is a 1998 Ssangyong Musso, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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