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P803 DFR

1997 Ssangyong Musso SE

Maroon Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,419 mi
Last recorded86,419 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Ssangyong Musso SE95,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP803 DFR
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso SE
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 86,419 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 78,007 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2008 78,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 64,762 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 64,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 53,838 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2005 53,835 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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P803 DFR is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso SE in Maroon with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P803 DFR, 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 P803 DFR registered?

P803 DFR is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso SE, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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