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X988 LUY

2001 Ssangyong Musso

Red Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,979 mi
Last recorded89,979 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Ssangyong Musso63,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX988 LUY
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 89,979 miles

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

Fuel tank support corroding.

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2015 89,979 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel tank support corroding.

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 85,630 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 85,627 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 85,546 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 84,860 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 77,881 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 69,521 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 69,521 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 63,033 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 63,033 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 57,131 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 57,131 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 49,862 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2007 49,862 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 40,571 miles

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

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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X988 LUY is a 2001 Ssangyong Musso in Red with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Ssangyong Musso models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 63,033 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 X988 LUY, 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 25 years old, this Ssangyong Musso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X988 LUY is a 2001 Ssangyong Musso, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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