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P256 HNT

1996 Ssangyong Musso Gse

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

111,371 mi
Last recorded111,371 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Ssangyong Musso Gse108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 HNT
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso Gse
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2008 111,371 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

unable to open n/s rear door

Pass 5 Oct 2007 99,731 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 99,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Battery insecure

Fail 25 Jul 2007 99,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

propshaft joint worn to front axle

Pass 24 Apr 2006 94,114 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 94,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

How Reliable is the Ssangyong Musso Gse?

Based on 696 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
7,322
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 111
brake binding 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized 48
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P256 HNT is a 1996 Ssangyong Musso Gse in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1996 Ssangyong Musso Gse models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 108,771 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 Gse fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P256 HNT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ssangyong Musso Gse typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Ssangyong Musso Gse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P256 HNT is a 1996 Ssangyong Musso Gse, first registered on 13 September 1996.

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