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N160 DNH

1996 Ssangyong Musso

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

160,964 mi
Last recorded160,964 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Ssangyong Musso105,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN160 DNH
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 160,964 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2017 160,964 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 157,740 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 157,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 154,978 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 152,810 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 152,798 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 148,747 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 148,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 145,073 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 137,731 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 137,730 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

suspect play in a engine / gearbox mount

Pass 30 Apr 2010 129,330 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 129,330 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 121,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 121,757 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 114,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 14 Aug 2006 110,505 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 110,505 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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N160 DNH is a 1996 Ssangyong Musso in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 N160 DNH, 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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What year was N160 DNH registered?

N160 DNH is a 1996 Ssangyong Musso, first registered on 26 June 1996.

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