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R313 DHU

1997 Ssangyong Musso SE

Maroon Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,633 mi
Last recorded158,633 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Ssangyong Musso SE95,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 DHU
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso SE
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2008 158,633 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 158,571 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f driving light not working

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 13 Dec 2006 148,946 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 144,633 miles

rear o/s / n/s bump stops missimg

Fail 28 Nov 2005 144,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

rear axle bump stops missimg o/s & n/s

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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R313 DHU is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso SE in Maroon with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R313 DHU, 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 R313 DHU registered?

R313 DHU is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso SE, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R313 DHU safe to buy?

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