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N189 NEG

1996 Ssangyong Musso

Maroon Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,473 mi
Last recorded73,473 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Ssangyong Musso105,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN189 NEG
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 73,473 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 73,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 70,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

very little reserve travel on park brake lever

Fail 24 Mar 2009 70,648 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

very little reserve travel on park brake lever

Fail 19 Mar 2008 67,288 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 67,288 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 64,132 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 64,132 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 60,644 miles

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 7 Mar 2006 60,633 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front propshaft splines very worn

one nearside washer jet blocked

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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N189 NEG is a 1996 Ssangyong Musso in Maroon with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N189 NEG, 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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N189 NEG is a 1996 Ssangyong Musso, first registered on 8 March 1996.

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