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P271 FAO

1997 Ssangyong Musso SE

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,442 mi
Last recorded118,442 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ssangyong Musso SE95,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 FAO
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso SE
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2009 118,442 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 118,442 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 113,412 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 110,874 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 110,874 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

both front inner wings corroded but not holed

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake lever almost at end of travel

nearside front shock absorber bush starting to split

Pass 24 Oct 2006 105,277 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Ssangyong Musso SE?

Based on 1,039 MOT tests across 245 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
6,528
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 154
brake binding 114
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 88
parking brake recording little or no effort 70
position lamp(s) not working 56
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P271 FAO is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso SE in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Ssangyong Musso SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 95,264 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ssangyong Musso SE fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P271 FAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ssangyong Musso SE typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Ssangyong Musso SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P271 FAO registered?

P271 FAO is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso SE, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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