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RX08 HRU

2008 Ssangyong Rodius

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

268,946 mi
Last recorded268,946 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Ssangyong Rodius74,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 HRU
MakeSsangyong
ModelRodius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 268,946 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 268,944 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 244,723 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 244,723 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 227,715 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 227,713 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 207,546 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 190,326 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 190,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 171,431 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake performance only just met requirements

Fail 13 Apr 2016 170,867 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 156,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 136,218 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 114,225 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 96,240 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 95,003 miles

heavy engine oil leaks

no 1 injector appears to be leaking slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2012 93,911 miles

2x centre stop light bulbs n/w

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear discs wearing

rear diff bushes badley worn

Fail 20 Mar 2012 93,909 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

2x centre stop light bulbs n/w

front and rear discs wearing

rear diff bushes badley worn

Pass 23 Mar 2011 92,423 miles

slight play in front suspension joints

some play in steering

Fail 22 Mar 2011

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

oil leak

slight play in front suspension joints

some play in steering

Pass 14 Jul 2010 68,944 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 68,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

offside and nearside rear disc worn

Pass 29 Jun 2009 33,647 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 126 miles

How Reliable is the Ssangyong Rodius?

Based on 44,764 MOT tests across 4,147 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
7,410
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
4,147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,359
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 832
Registration plate lamp not working 752
fog lamp not working 724
position lamp(s) not working 665
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RX08 HRU is a 2008 Ssangyong Rodius in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Ssangyong Rodius models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 74,856 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 Rodius fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,359 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX08 HRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ssangyong Rodius typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Ssangyong Rodius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX08 HRU registered?

RX08 HRU is a 2008 Ssangyong Rodius, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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