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P260 DBL

1997 Ssangyong Musso

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,451 mi
Last recorded95,451 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Ssangyong Musso96,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP260 DBL
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 95,451 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 90,145 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 86,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

NOTE: Fuel guage reading empty at time of test

Offside front wiper is worn

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 86,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NOTE: Fuel guage reading empty at time of test

Offside front wiper is worn

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2013 82,672 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 8,432 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 8,430 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 73,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Recommend check/adjust tracking.

Fail 16 Feb 2011 73,668 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Recommend check/adjust tracking.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 69,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 69,259 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 61,983 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2008 56,366 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 50,034 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 42,990 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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P260 DBL is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P260 DBL, 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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P260 DBL is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso, first registered on 18 January 1997.

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