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S12 JAM

1998 Ssangyong Musso

Maroon Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,757 mi
Last recorded41,757 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Ssangyong Musso87,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 JAM
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 41,757 miles

Multiple areas within 30cm of body/chassis mounts excessively corroded but security is not significantly reduced

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

various suspension bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

Fail 25 Aug 2020 41,755 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Multiple areas within 30cm of body/chassis mounts excessively corroded but security is not significantly reduced

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

various suspension bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

Fail 5 Aug 2020 41,742 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Multiple areas within 30cm of body/chassis mounts excessively corroded but security is not significantly reduced

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Various suspension bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

Pass 6 Aug 2019 41,584 miles

Both outer and nearside inner sills rotted but not in prescribed area.

Offside Front chassis out rigger rotted but body still supported

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 41,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Both outer and nearside inner sills rotted but not in prescribed area.

Offside Front chassis out rigger rotted but body still supported

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 41,263 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 41,263 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 40,855 miles

Fuel tank guard heavily corroded but tank still supported.

Various suspension rubber bushes perished

Fail 31 Jul 2017 40,855 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fuel tank guard heavily corroded but tank still supported.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Various suspension rubber bushes perished

Pass 25 Jul 2016 40,646 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 40,256 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 40,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 39,559 miles

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

O/S/F brake binding slightly

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 39,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

O/S/F brake binding slightly

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 38,779 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres perished

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 37,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake warning light on? o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r bump stops missing.

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres cracked and perished.

rear discs poor.

Fail 6 Jul 2012 37,933 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake warning light on? o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r bump stops missing.

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres cracked and perished.

rear discs poor.

Fail 1 Jul 2011 37,036 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 37,036 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 36,090 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 35,195 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 35,195 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 33,687 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 31,997 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 29,096 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S12 JAM is a 1998 Ssangyong Musso in Maroon with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S12 JAM, 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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S12 JAM is a 1998 Ssangyong Musso, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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