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R517 THH

1997 Ssangyong Musso SE

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,919 mi
Last recorded74,919 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Ssangyong Musso SE95,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 THH
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso SE
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 74,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust is corroded

the whole of the chassie is corroded and has been oiled with old engine oil

Pass 20 Sep 2012 73,163 miles

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

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

all four tyres slightly scrubbed on inner edges

exhaust has temp repair

Fail 4 Sep 2012 73,119 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all four tyres slightly scrubbed on inner edges

brake pad warning light on

exhaust system has temp repair

fuel tank protector corroded

n/s mirror has temp repair

Pass 31 Aug 2011 70,384 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 70,384 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 68,221 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 68,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 65,901 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 62,232 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 56,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on edges

damage to o/s rear bumper and trim

rear wiper rubber split

slight play in o/s front hub bearing

Pass 21 Aug 2007 56,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on edges

damage to o/s rear bumper and trim

rear wiper rubber split

slight play in o/s front hub bearing

Pass 29 Aug 2006 51,354 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 51,354 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Ssangyong Musso SE?

Based on 1,039 MOT tests across 245 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
6,528
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 154
brake binding 114
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 88
parking brake recording little or no effort 70
position lamp(s) not working 56
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R517 THH is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso SE in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1997 Ssangyong Musso SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 95,264 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 SE fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R517 THH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R517 THH registered?

R517 THH is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso SE, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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