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J23 DGD

2016 Ssangyong Musso

Brown Diesel 2157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,085 mi
Last recorded94,085 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ssangyong Musso55,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 DGD
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 94,085 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracking / Perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 94,085 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracking / Perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 85,450 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 85,450 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 75,337 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Nov 2022 62,526 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 52,891 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 52,891 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 43,033 miles

How Reliable is the Ssangyong Musso?

Based on 35,791 MOT tests across 6,518 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
6,274
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,518
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,971
brake binding 1,314
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,236
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,144
position lamp(s) not working 804
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J23 DGD is a 2016 Ssangyong Musso in Brown with a 2,157cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Ssangyong Musso models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 55,388 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,971 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J23 DGD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ssangyong Musso typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 10 years old, this Ssangyong Musso is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J23 DGD is a 2016 Ssangyong Musso, first registered on 24 November 2016.

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