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R281 VNN

1997 Ssangyong Musso SE

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,732 mi
Last recorded87,732 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Ssangyong Musso SE95,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 VNN
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso SE
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2008 87,732 miles

corrosion on chassis rails

handbrake travel

Fail 23 Jun 2008 87,732 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

corrosion on chassis rails

handbrake travel

Pass 4 May 2007 76,373 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 76,105 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake Warning Light ON

Pass 6 Mar 2006 61,875 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 61,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

How Reliable is the Ssangyong Musso SE?

Based on 1,039 MOT tests across 245 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
6,528
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 154
brake binding 114
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 88
parking brake recording little or no effort 70
position lamp(s) not working 56
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R281 VNN is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso SE in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Ssangyong Musso SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 95,264 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 SE fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R281 VNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R281 VNN registered?

R281 VNN is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso SE, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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