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RX56 JTU

2006 Ssangyong Rexton

Purple Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,399 mi
Last recorded134,399 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Ssangyong Rexton69,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 JTU
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 134,399 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 134,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 123,400 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 111,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 111,802 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 99,550 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 99,265 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 89,821 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

front to rear brake pipes greased

Pass 18 Jan 2016 76,609 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 65,410 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 53,020 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 42,348 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 31,320 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 26,834 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel tank dented slightly

park brake action feels stiff and notchey, primary outer cable is out of its rear socket which could allow the primary inner cable to rub on metal bracket

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 25 Aug 2010 26,834 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel tank dented slightly

park brake action feels stiff and notchey, primary outer cable is out of its rear socket which could allow the primary inner cable to rub on metal bracket

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 14 Sep 2009 20,980 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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RX56 JTU is a 2006 Ssangyong Rexton in Purple with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Ssangyong Rexton models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 69,819 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX56 JTU, 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 20 years old, this Ssangyong Rexton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX56 JTU registered?

RX56 JTU is a 2006 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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