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RX08 AEB

2008 Ssangyong Kyron

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,754 mi
Last recorded68,754 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ssangyong Kyron64,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 AEB
MakeSsangyong
ModelKyron
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 68,754 miles

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

general underside corrosion but not excessive

Fail 21 Feb 2022 68,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

general underside corrosion but not excessive

Pass 16 Feb 2021 68,138 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 68,138 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 67,616 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 66,366 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 64,408 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 64,365 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 61,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 58,033 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 58,033 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 55,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 51,821 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 51,821 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 46,006 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 46,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 40,048 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 30,659 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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RX08 AEB is a 2008 Ssangyong Kyron in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RX08 AEB, 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 RX08 AEB registered?

RX08 AEB is a 2008 Ssangyong Kyron, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for RX08 AEB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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