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R501 WLG

1997 Ssangyong Musso Gse

Maroon Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,301 mi
Last recorded91,301 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Ssangyong Musso Gse105,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 WLG
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso Gse
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2008 91,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake travel close to limit

Pass 24 May 2007 84,573 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 78,967 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 78,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R501 WLG is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso Gse in Maroon with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R501 WLG, 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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What year was R501 WLG registered?

R501 WLG is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso Gse, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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