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N142 TOP

1996 Ssangyong Musso

Silver Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,186 mi
Last recorded104,186 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Ssangyong Musso105,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 TOP
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2011 104,186 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 101,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre centre tread worn to 3mm, outer tread on 3mm, inner tread on 2mm

outer covering around fuel tank is very rusty/holed

vaccum pipe going to offside front hub is broken

Fail 1 Sep 2010 101,676 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 95,500 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 92,316 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 86,350 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 82,091 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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N142 TOP is a 1996 Ssangyong Musso in Silver with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Ssangyong Musso models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 105,026 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N142 TOP, 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 30 years old, this Ssangyong Musso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N142 TOP is a 1996 Ssangyong Musso, first registered on 4 June 1996.

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