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R475 LFX

1997 Ssangyong Musso Gse

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,341 mi
Last recorded128,341 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Ssangyong Musso Gse105,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 LFX
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso Gse
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2008 128,341 miles

CORROSION,BRAKE PIPE CORROSION,OIL LEAKS

Fail 15 Feb 2008 128,128 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

CORROSION,BRAKE PIPE CORROSION,OIL LEAKS

Pass 29 Jan 2007 114,948 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 10 Jan 2007 114,938 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 1 Feb 2006 106,174 miles

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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R475 LFX is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso Gse in Green 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 R475 LFX, 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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R475 LFX is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso Gse, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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