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RK08 EBJ

2008 Ssangyong Kyron

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,154 mi
Last recorded55,154 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ssangyong Kyron64,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 EBJ
MakeSsangyong
ModelKyron
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 55,154 miles

Car undersealed

Pass 3 Aug 2020 54,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion to chassis

Pass 25 Apr 2019 51,949 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 49,388 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 47,415 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 44,802 miles

some slight chassis corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2015 42,012 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 41,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 38,876 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 38,748 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Apr 2013 33,655 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 26,898 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 20,660 miles

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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RK08 EBJ is a 2008 Ssangyong Kyron in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RK08 EBJ, 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 RK08 EBJ registered?

RK08 EBJ is a 2008 Ssangyong Kyron, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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