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AU08 BYG

2008 Ldv Maxus

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

200,335 mi
Last recorded200,335 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Ldv Maxus80,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 BYG
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 200,335 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre marks in sidewall

o/s/r light lense damaged

Fail 7 Nov 2017 200,272 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced misted no image (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced misted no image (1.7.5a)

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre marks in sidewall

o/s/r light lense damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2016 194,826 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 191,695 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 189,372 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 189,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 184,735 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 161,136 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 161,136 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 56,861 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 56,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak from oil filter

How Reliable is the Ldv Maxus?

Based on 268,178 MOT tests across 19,943 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
6,946
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
19,943
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,445
position lamp(s) not working 8,208
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,006
Registration plate lamp not working 7,586
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,786
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AU08 BYG is a 2008 Ldv Maxus in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2008 Ldv Maxus models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 80,079 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,445 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU08 BYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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AU08 BYG is a 2008 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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