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S161 BFW

1998 Ssangyong Musso

Maroon Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,864 mi
Last recorded100,864 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2006
Typical for 1998 Ssangyong Musso87,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS161 BFW
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2006 100,864 miles

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

Brake warning light On

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2006 100,864 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Brake warning light on

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2005 96,454 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 96,310 miles

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

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

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

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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S161 BFW is a 1998 Ssangyong Musso in Maroon with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S161 BFW, 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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What year was S161 BFW registered?

S161 BFW is a 1998 Ssangyong Musso, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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