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FJ08 GXB

2008 Ssangyong Kyron

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,133 mi
Last recorded69,133 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Ssangyong Kyron64,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 GXB
MakeSsangyong
ModelKyron
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 69,133 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight crack but secure and legible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front 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 22 Sep 2017 53,770 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 53,768 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 43,059 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres have age related cracking

o/s steering rack gaiter slightly deteriorated

rear brake pads low

Pass 9 Sep 2015 34,359 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 26,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 21,764 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 21,758 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 19,830 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 19,810 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 16,369 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

How Reliable is the Ssangyong Kyron?

Based on 15,129 MOT tests across 1,129 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
1,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 695
Registration plate lamp not working 663
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 474
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 372
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 307
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FJ08 GXB is a 2008 Ssangyong Kyron in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Ssangyong Kyron models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 64,365 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ssangyong Kyron fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 695 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ08 GXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ssangyong Kyron typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Ssangyong Kyron is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ08 GXB registered?

FJ08 GXB is a 2008 Ssangyong Kyron, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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The MOT history for FJ08 GXB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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