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136,223 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear cross member corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear cross member corroded
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Both sides of rear chassis lightly corroded
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
slight leak from steering rack
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both sides of rear chassis lightly corroded
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
slight leak from steering rack
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear chassis covered in surface corrosion
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear chassis covered in surface corrosion
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge
Nearside Front wheel bearing is noisy
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside rear tyre low on inner edge
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside rear tyre low on inner edge
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear tyre bald on inner edge. also has 2 small cuts, but both within MOT requirements
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
both rear brake discs badly corroded on inner face
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AU08 EAE is a 2008 Ssangyong Rexton in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
Across all 2008 Ssangyong Rexton models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 78,372 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 Rexton fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 3,903 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU08 EAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ssangyong Rexton typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Ssangyong Rexton is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AU08 EAE is a 2008 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 24 May 2008.
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