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P198 DPC

1997 Ssangyong Musso

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,113 mi
Last recorded70,113 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Ssangyong Musso96,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 DPC
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 70,113 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 63,149 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 55,086 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

long travel to parking brak operation

rear registration plate deteriorating

surface corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear brake discs

Pass 12 May 2006 152,928 miles

long travel to parking brake operation

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 12 May 2006 152,928 miles

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

long travel to parking brake operation

rear registration plate deteriorating

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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P198 DPC is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P198 DPC, 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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What year was P198 DPC registered?

P198 DPC is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso, first registered on 22 March 1997.

Is P198 DPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P198 DPC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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