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R449 JTX

1998 Ssangyong Musso

Red Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,820 mi
Last recorded77,820 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Ssangyong Musso87,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 JTX
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 77,820 miles

wear in drivers seat squab.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 73,298 miles

o/s headlamp dim o/s/r door not opening / o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 10 Aug 2006 65,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 5 Aug 2005 55,560 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 55,558 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGE REAR SERVICE METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED FUEL PIPES CORRODED FRONT PROP SHAFT WORN TO EXCESS

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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R449 JTX is a 1998 Ssangyong Musso in Red with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R449 JTX, 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 R449 JTX registered?

R449 JTX is a 1998 Ssangyong Musso, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R449 JTX safe to buy?

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