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R226 DNY

1997 Ssangyong Musso Gse

Silver Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,462 mi
Last recorded95,462 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Ssangyong Musso Gse105,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 DNY
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso Gse
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2008 95,462 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 95,462 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 92,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2007 92,640 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 86,212 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 86,212 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 82,823 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 82,823 miles

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

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

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

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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R226 DNY is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso Gse in Silver with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R226 DNY, 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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What year was R226 DNY registered?

R226 DNY is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso Gse, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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