2008 LDV Maxus · 1,987 MOT tests
2008 LDV Maxus reliability
2008 LDV Maxuss fail 47.6% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 3 Maxus years (1,987 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all LDV Maxuss: 45.8%)
- 47.6%
- first-time fail rate (all LDV Maxuss: 45.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 108,164
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,987
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 6% of tests fail here (181% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 25% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 LDV Maxus
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics25.1%
- Brakes22.3%
- Suspension14.8%
- Body, chassis and structure12%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors11.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.4%
- Seat belts and airbags6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 6.64%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Position lamp not working 6.24%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.78%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.33%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rear fog lamp not working 4.28%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 4.18%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (29.14%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (13.74%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.47%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.86%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.61%) · Wheel bearing slight play (8.35%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 LDV Maxus reliable?
2008 LDV Maxuss fail 47.6% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 3 Maxus years (1,987 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 LDV Maxus MOT?
Most often rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (6.64% of tests), position lamp not working (6.24% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (4.78% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 LDV Maxus have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 LDV Maxus shows 108,164 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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