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P143 KCA

1997 Ssangyong Musso

Maroon Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,089 mi
Last recorded71,089 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Ssangyong Musso96,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 KCA
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 71,089 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 71,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 63,779 miles

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

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

both back brake plates rusty and deterated

fuel tank support straps are deteriated

n/s rear brake binding

Pass 27 Jul 2009 57,182 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 55,269 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 53,534 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 53,534 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 51,235 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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P143 KCA is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso in Maroon with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P143 KCA, 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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P143 KCA is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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