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R409 GHS

1998 Ssangyong Musso

Maroon Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,695 mi
Last recorded94,695 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Ssangyong Musso87,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 GHS
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 94,695 miles

All brake pipes heavily undersealed , some corrosion present does not appear excessive

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

Various points of corrosion throughout chassis, heavily undersealed, nothing seen excessive in any prescribed area

Fail 27 Apr 2011 94,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

o/sn/s chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains starting to corrode

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 May 2010 90,550 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 29 Apr 2009 86,746 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills,jacking points,inner wings rear shockabsorbers,rear springs starting to corrode

Fail 29 Apr 2009 86,746 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills,jacking points,inner wings rear shockabsorbers,rear springs starting to corrode

Pass 30 Apr 2008 82,660 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate. under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspen sion mountains,jacking poin ts starting to corrode

oil leaks.

rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 2 May 2007 78,540 miles

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

all chassis rails ,floor panels steering and suspension mountains starting top corrode

front and rear brake discs starting to corrode. †all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteroiorate

front tyres starting to wear

Pass 3 May 2006 73,090 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear o/s side panel missing

under floors and chassis rails starting to corrode

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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R409 GHS is a 1998 Ssangyong Musso in Maroon with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R409 GHS, 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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R409 GHS is a 1998 Ssangyong Musso, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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