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N443 JCA

1996 Ssangyong Musso

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,157 mi
Last recorded86,157 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Ssangyong Musso105,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN443 JCA
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2015 86,157 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion in n/s front body outrigger

Pass 3 Apr 2014 84,607 miles

sm cut in n/s front cv boot but no grease escaping.

Fail 1 Apr 2014 84,598 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

sm cut in n/s front cv boot but no grease escaping.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 82,554 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake binding

rear brake discs inner faces badly corrodded

Fail 21 Nov 2012 82,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake binding

rear brake discs inner faces badly corrodded

Pass 18 Nov 2011 79,226 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 76,368 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 76,368 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 68,447 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 68,447 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 54,409 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 39,540 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 28,476 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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N443 JCA is a 1996 Ssangyong Musso in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1996 Ssangyong Musso models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 105,026 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 N443 JCA, 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 30 years old, this Ssangyong Musso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N443 JCA is a 1996 Ssangyong Musso, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N443 JCA safe to buy?

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