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J123 SWC

2008 Ssangyong Rexton

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,663 mi
Last recorded115,663 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Ssangyong Rexton78,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 SWC
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 115,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 115,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 112,133 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

underside of vehicle has been coated in underseal

Fail 24 Nov 2022 112,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

underside of vehicle has been coated in underseal

Pass 18 Nov 2021 104,641 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 104,641 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 101,297 miles

Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively aultornator belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 94,143 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 85,135 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edges

rear chassis slightly corroded

Fail 2 May 2018 85,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear chassis slightly corroded

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2017 74,628 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 74,381 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 65,887 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 65,887 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 57,629 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 22 Apr 2014 50,696 miles

front discs slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 4 Apr 2013 44,571 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 32,815 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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J123 SWC is a 2008 Ssangyong Rexton in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J123 SWC, 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 J123 SWC registered?

J123 SWC is a 2008 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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