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P881 NWJ

1997 Ssangyong Musso Gse

Maroon Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

89,535 mi
Last recorded89,535 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Ssangyong Musso Gse105,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP881 NWJ
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso Gse
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2008 89,535 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front prop shaft joint worn

rear suspension stops missing

tailgate handle sticks open

vehicle not safe to drive on road

vehicle underbody heavily corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2007 85,065 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 85,061 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2006 74,905 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 74,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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P881 NWJ is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso Gse in Maroon with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Ssangyong Musso Gse models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 105,508 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 P881 NWJ, 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 29 years old, this Ssangyong Musso Gse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P881 NWJ is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso Gse, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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