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P490 UMW

1997 Ssangyong Musso Gse

Maroon Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,848 mi
Last recorded76,848 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Ssangyong Musso Gse105,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 UMW
MakeSsangyong
ModelMusso Gse
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2008 76,848 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2008 81,098 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 67,583 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 59,526 miles

How Reliable is the Ssangyong Musso Gse?

Based on 696 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
7,322
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 111
brake binding 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized 48
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P490 UMW is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso Gse in Maroon with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Ssangyong Musso Gse models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 105,508 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ssangyong Musso Gse fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P490 UMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ssangyong Musso Gse typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Ssangyong Musso Gse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P490 UMW registered?

P490 UMW is a 1997 Ssangyong Musso Gse, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P490 UMW safe to buy?

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