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N255 NUA

1996 Ssangyong Musso

Black Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,539 mi
Last recorded159,539 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Ssangyong Musso105,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN255 NUA
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 159,539 miles

underside corroded

Fail 25 May 2010 159,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

patches of corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2008 159,117 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

n/s/r anti roll bar bush slight play

n/s/r metal brake pipe rusty

rear diff oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2008 159,117 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

general underbody corrosion

n/s/r anti roll bar bush slight play

n/s/r metal brake pipe rusty

rear diff oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2007 152,444 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f door handle poor

spare tyre flat

Fail 12 Nov 2007 152,255 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f door handle poor

spare tyre flat

Pass 15 Nov 2006 142,138 miles

surface rust on exhaust

slight play n/s/r anti roll bar bush

Oil leak

exhaust tail pipe rusty and poor

long handbrake travel

n/s/r metal brake pipe rusty

rear diff oil leak

rear pads wearing low

unable to check outer sills due to covers

unable to open rear doors

Pass 23 Nov 2005 130,239 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2005 130,239 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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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N255 NUA is a 1996 Ssangyong Musso in Black with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N255 NUA, 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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N255 NUA is a 1996 Ssangyong Musso, first registered on 9 January 1996.

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