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YJ08 SYF

2008 Ldv Maxus

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,173 mi
Last recorded142,173 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Ldv Maxus80,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 SYF
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 142,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near Coil Spring (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 142,097 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both Rear (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel NSR AND OSF, NSR WHEEL DAMP (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near Coil Spring (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 136,035 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 136,035 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 152,200 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2019 126,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 119,446 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Rear Along Chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Rear On Axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From Flexy (7.1.2)

Vehicle Covered With Mud

Pass 6 Apr 2017 115,208 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Rear Front To Rear And On Axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Near The Inner Wing (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 110,210 miles

both front brake discs corroded

van cover with mud underneath

Pass 16 Feb 2015 102,947 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2015 102,947 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 93,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2014 93,311 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2013 78,212 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 54,743 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 54,743 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 33,661 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Feb 2011 33,656 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YJ08 SYF is a 2008 Ldv Maxus in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJ08 SYF, 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 YJ08 SYF registered?

YJ08 SYF is a 2008 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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