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R404 DBD

1997 Ssangyong Musso Gse

Maroon Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,724 mi
Last recorded159,724 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Ssangyong Musso Gse105,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 DBD
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso Gse
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2008 159,724 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 159,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 143,877 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 143,877 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 104,139 miles

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

How Reliable is the Ssangyong Musso Gse?

Based on 696 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
7,322
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 111
brake binding 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized 48
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R404 DBD is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso Gse 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 Gse models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 105,508 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 Gse fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R404 DBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R404 DBD is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso Gse, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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