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S338 GVL

1999 Ssangyong Musso

Maroon Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,977 mi
Last recorded86,977 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Ssangyong Musso86,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS338 GVL
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 86,977 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front propshaft universal joint defective

Pass 5 Jun 2014 80,847 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 80,847 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 81,930 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 69,601 miles

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

brake pipes accross rear axle corroded

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 15 Jul 2011 69,601 miles

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

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

brake pipes accross rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2010 63,664 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 63,664 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 57,686 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 57,686 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 49,927 miles

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

offside front headlamp holed

Fail 24 Jun 2008 49,927 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

offside front headlamp holed

Pass 16 Jul 2007 41,765 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 37,607 miles

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

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

hole in off side headlight [repaired]

Pass 9 Jan 2006 32,608 miles

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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S338 GVL is a 1999 Ssangyong Musso in Maroon with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Ssangyong Musso models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 86,690 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 S338 GVL, 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 27 years old, this Ssangyong Musso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S338 GVL is a 1999 Ssangyong Musso, first registered on 9 February 1999.

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