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R197 OMJ

1998 Ssangyong Musso

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,687 mi
Last recorded97,687 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Ssangyong Musso87,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 OMJ
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 97,687 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 93,341 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 93,339 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 93,334 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 85,061 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 85,061 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 143,842 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 130,166 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 130,160 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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R197 OMJ is a 1998 Ssangyong Musso in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R197 OMJ, 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 R197 OMJ registered?

R197 OMJ is a 1998 Ssangyong Musso, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R197 OMJ safe to buy?

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