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VX08 FSO

2008 Ldv Maxus

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,739 mi
Last recorded179,739 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Ldv Maxus80,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 FSO
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 179,739 miles

Coolant leak under bonnet ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall has small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear reflector broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 179,735 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak under bonnet ()

Exhaust silencer slightly loose catching body dew to flexi been broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall has small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 171,732 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 170,961 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 167,721 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded right hand side of engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak turbo area ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 139,540 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 110,993 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 110,993 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 81,344 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 81,344 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 57,163 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 57,163 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre badly cut on outer wall

Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,572 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 36,572 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel pipe coupling damp near fuel tank

Pass 1 Apr 2011 23,202 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 23,202 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VX08 FSO is a 2008 Ldv Maxus in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VX08 FSO, 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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What year was VX08 FSO registered?

VX08 FSO is a 2008 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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The MOT history for VX08 FSO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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