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RX56 LYT

2006 Ssangyong Rexton

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,520 mi
Last recorded111,520 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ssangyong Rexton69,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 LYT
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 111,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle rust

Fail 21 Oct 2020 111,520 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle rust

Pass 2 Aug 2019 109,160 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively bush deteriorating (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Chassis corroded

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear both rear wheels slightly stiff in rotation when jacked up

Pass 26 Jul 2018 108,419 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 94,627 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 94,619 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 78,105 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 77,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet struts do not support the weight of the bonnet

Fail 3 Aug 2015 77,040 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet struts do not support the weight of the bonnet

Pass 6 Aug 2014 74,259 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 74,258 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 68,265 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 68,265 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 58,406 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 58,406 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 50,992 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,693 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 32,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate cracked

Fail 30 Sep 2009 32,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate cracked

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 LYT is a 2006 Ssangyong Rexton in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 RX56 LYT, 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 LYT registered?

RX56 LYT is a 2006 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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