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EU58 BYF

2008 Ssangyong Rexton

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,717 mi
Last recorded113,717 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ssangyong Rexton78,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU58 BYF
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 113,717 miles

Offside Outer step corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 113,703 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension rod carrier on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer step corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 104,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 104,547 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 97,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 97,768 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 89,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear of exhaust slightly hits chassis

Fail 6 Nov 2019 89,868 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear of exhaust slightly hits chassis

Pass 5 Nov 2018 81,331 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 76,036 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 69,207 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 61,598 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 51,834 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 51,834 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 43,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 34,707 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 26,538 miles

How Reliable is the Ssangyong Rexton?

Based on 87,133 MOT tests across 7,290 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
6,818
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
7,290
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,903
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,587
fog lamp not working 3,114
position lamp(s) not working 2,335
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,005
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EU58 BYF is a 2008 Ssangyong Rexton in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU58 BYF, 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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EU58 BYF is a 2008 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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