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P142 HDP

1997 Ssangyong Musso

Maroon Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,324 mi
Last recorded126,324 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Ssangyong Musso96,145 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 HDP
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 126,324 miles

chassis rusty

Fail 18 Aug 2011 126,324 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chassis rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2010 120,403 miles

front brakes only just meet the front brake imbalance requirements.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

front hub bearings play on limit

front propshaft badly worn

n/s/f pad shims missing

Fail 3 Aug 2010 120,403 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front hub bearings play on limit

front propshaft badly worn

n/s/f pad shims missing

Pass 30 Jul 2009 113,779 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 109,097 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 109,082 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 95,168 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 95,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 84,583 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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P142 HDP is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso in Maroon with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Ssangyong Musso models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 96,145 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 P142 HDP, 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 29 years old, this Ssangyong Musso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P142 HDP is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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