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P318 LJM

1997 Ssangyong Musso

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,312 mi
Last recorded104,312 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Ssangyong Musso96,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP318 LJM
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 104,312 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 104,310 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 102,791 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 99,847 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 May 2012 96,656 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 95,995 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 91,565 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 88,034 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight play in n/s top arm bush

vehicle in various stage of corrosion

Fail 11 Jan 2010 88,034 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight play in n/s top arm bush

vehicle in various stage of corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2009 88,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 87,200 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 85,951 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 81,490 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 81,471 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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P318 LJM is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P318 LJM, 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 P318 LJM registered?

P318 LJM is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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