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FG08 YFH

2008 Ssangyong Rexton

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,999 mi
Last recorded91,999 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Ssangyong Rexton78,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 YFH
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 91,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Oil level low

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

Rear Exhaust tail pipe broken and missing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 91,999 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Oil level low

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

Rear Exhaust tail pipe broken and missing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 88,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 88,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 85,028 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2020 82,501 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 79,459 miles

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

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules+chassis members corroding,

Pass 4 Jun 2018 73,362 miles

front shock absorbers have limited damping effect

Pass 6 Jun 2017 68,602 miles

heavy corrosion to chassis - close to excessive in places

Fail 5 Jun 2017 68,594 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault esp light (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded seen from rear inner arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded seen from rear inner arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

heavy corrosion to chassis - close to excessive in places

Pass 13 Jun 2016 62,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 55,858 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 55,857 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 48,579 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 45,256 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,635 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

hole inthe drivers side inner drive shaft gator

Pass 1 Apr 2011 26,232 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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FG08 YFH 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 76.5%.

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 FG08 YFH, 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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What year was FG08 YFH registered?

FG08 YFH is a 2008 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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