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R397 JKO

1998 Ssangyong Musso

Black Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,474 mi
Last recorded122,474 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Ssangyong Musso87,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR397 JKO
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2008 122,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Apr 2008 122,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2007 117,087 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 117,087 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 109,405 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R397 JKO is a 1998 Ssangyong Musso in Black with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R397 JKO, 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 R397 JKO registered?

R397 JKO is a 1998 Ssangyong Musso, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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