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R289 RTS

1998 Ssangyong Musso

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,936 mi
Last recorded125,936 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Ssangyong Musso87,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 RTS
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2007 125,936 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2006 113,380 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 113,380 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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R289 RTS is a 1998 Ssangyong Musso in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R289 RTS, 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 R289 RTS registered?

R289 RTS is a 1998 Ssangyong Musso, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R289 RTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R289 RTS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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