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M189 DCS

1995 Ssangyong Musso

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,120 mi
Last recorded101,120 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2007
Typical for 1995 Ssangyong Musso109,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM189 DCS
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2007 101,120 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 101,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 14 Feb 2007 101,116 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 98,008 miles

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

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

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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M189 DCS is a 1995 Ssangyong Musso 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 1995 Ssangyong Musso models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 109,468 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 M189 DCS, 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 31 years old, this Ssangyong Musso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M189 DCS registered?

M189 DCS is a 1995 Ssangyong Musso, first registered on 18 May 1995.

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