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AU08 BYF

2008 Ldv Maxus 3.5T 120 LWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,126 mi
Last recorded144,126 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Ldv Maxus 3.5T 120 LWB88,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 BYF
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus 3.5T 120 LWB
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 144,126 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 144,126 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 139,061 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 121,259 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 121,254 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Fail 9 May 2014 121,235 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 104,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Seat belt buckle cover broken

Pass 22 Feb 2012 84,864 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 60,690 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 60,683 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Ldv Maxus 3.5T 120 LWB?

Based on 5,734 MOT tests across 594 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
6,975
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
594
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 269
position lamp(s) not working 186
Registration plate lamp not working 184
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 159
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 158
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AU08 BYF is a 2008 Ldv Maxus 3.5T 120 LWB in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Ldv Maxus 3.5T 120 LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 88,964 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 Ldv Maxus 3.5T 120 LWB fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU08 BYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Maxus 3.5T 120 LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Ldv Maxus 3.5T 120 LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU08 BYF is a 2008 Ldv Maxus 3.5T 120 LWB, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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