2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Ldv Maxus MOT pass rate and common faults

483 MOT tests in 2024. 51.1% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time51.1%
Failed or needed repairs48.9%
Typical mileage at test115,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 483 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.5%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.8%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction6.6%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding6.4%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.0%
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working5.8%
  7. Service brake imbalance: across an axle5.4%
  8. Position lamp: not working4.6%
  9. Stop lamp: not working3.9%
  10. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes50.7%
  2. Lights & electrics42.4%
  3. Suspension20.7%
  4. Body & chassis16.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags7.5%
  8. Tyres7.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded35.2%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.4%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Ldv Maxus?

In 2024, 51.1% of 2008 Ldv Maxus cars passed their MOT first time, across 483 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Ldv Maxus?

The most common failure reasons were rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2008 Ldv Maxus reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).