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R162 CPW

1998 Ssangyong Musso

Black Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

185,858 mi
Last recorded185,858 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Ssangyong Musso87,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 CPW
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2010 185,858 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

auxillary belt loose

coolant very low

outer sills not inspected due to plastic covers

transmission oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2009 181,320 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 181,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 178,858 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 156,684 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 156,681 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

moisture in n/s headlamp not effecting pattern

Pass 14 Feb 2006 140,018 miles

4wd warning light on

front propshaft splines worn

front suspension bump stops missing

gearbox oil leak

n/s headlamp chipped

o/s washer jet a bit weak

seep clutch slave cylinder

two out of three front spots/fog lights broken

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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R162 CPW is a 1998 Ssangyong Musso in Black with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Ssangyong Musso models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 87,794 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,971 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R162 CPW, 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 28 years old, this Ssangyong Musso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R162 CPW is a 1998 Ssangyong Musso, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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