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R338 SJW

1997 Ssangyong Musso Gse

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

131,295 mi
Last recorded131,295 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Ssangyong Musso Gse105,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 SJW
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso Gse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 131,295 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear metal fuel pipes corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion to chassis

slight perishing of all suspension bushes

Fail 26 Mar 2009 131,290 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion to chassis

slight perishing of all suspension bushes

Pass 2 Apr 2008 129,394 miles

Discs slightly corroded.

O/S/F brake pipe slightly corroded.

Rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Slight movement in both front hubs.

Fail 28 Mar 2008 129,394 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Discs slightly corroded.

O/S/F brake pipe slightly corroded.

Rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Slight movement in both front hubs.

Fail 2 Mar 2007 123,086 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

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

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

Slight movement in front hubs.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 123,086 miles

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Slight movement in front hubs.

Pass 9 Feb 2006 113,390 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 113,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Bonnet safety catch siezed

Play in o/s/f lower swivel

Slight binding o/s/r brake

Spare wheel moves around in carrier (is it how it should be?)

Tailgate catch poor

Fail 30 Jan 2006 113,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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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R338 SJW is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso Gse in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R338 SJW, 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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R338 SJW is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso Gse, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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