MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,910 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Ssangyong Musso Gse?
Based on 696 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R981 XHL is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso Gse in Blue 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 R981 XHL, 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 R981 XHL registered?
R981 XHL is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso Gse, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R981 XHL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R981 XHL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R981 XHL have outstanding finance?
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