2008 Ssangyong Rexton 2.7L Diesel · FP08 BPF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the most recent inspection data. The final test conducted on 2 May 2023 at 75,436 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, indicating that the vehicle met minimum safety standards at that time. While the record shows failures in both 2022 and 2023, the immediate passes following those failures suggest that any identified faults were rectified promptly prior to the re-tests. The mileage profile is notably low for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,191 miles per year. Between the April 2021 test at 66,904 miles and the May 2023 test at 75,436 miles, the car covered only 8,532 miles over two years. This pattern suggests infrequent use or long periods of stationary storage. Low mileage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber-based components such as bushes, seals, and tyres, regardless of the low mechanical wear on the drivetrain. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity and underbody, as older SsangYong models are prone to corrosion that may not always trigger an MOT failure until significant. Focus attention on the suspension wisharms and bushings, which can perish or crack due to age rather than distance. Given the significant gap since the last recorded MOT in 2023, the vehicle is currently overdue for a test, and a fresh inspection of brake fluid condition and exhaust corrosion is essential before purchase.