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R453 JTX

1998 Ssangyong Musso

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,613 mi
Last recorded52,613 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Ssangyong Musso87,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 JTX
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 52,613 miles

Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test boot ()

oil leaks under car

Pass 7 Sep 2016 49,525 miles

Oil leak ()

chassis and under body shows some corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2015 46,985 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 46,980 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 46,018 miles

Advise slight corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 46,017 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Advise slight corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Fail 16 Jul 2013 45,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 45,954 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 43,044 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 39,613 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 39,613 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 36,772 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 33,984 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 33,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2008 30,859 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 28,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2007 28,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 25,584 miles

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

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

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

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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R453 JTX is a 1998 Ssangyong Musso in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R453 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 R453 JTX registered?

R453 JTX is a 1998 Ssangyong Musso, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R453 JTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R453 JTX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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