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Maxus E Deliver 9 MOT pass rate & common failures

From 1,126 recorded MOT tests of the Maxus E Deliver 9, published by DVSA.

Data updated

Quick answer

The Maxus E Deliver 9 passes 82.9% of MOT tests, against 65.7% for all vans. The most recorded failure is "A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc", in 32.7% of failed tests.

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

82.9%unadjusted1,126 tests

17.3 points above the fleet average of 65.7%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Maxus E Deliver 9 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

  1. 1.A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc32.7%

    51 occurrences

  2. 2.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning22.4%

    35 occurrences

  3. 3.Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen16.0%

    25 occurrences

  4. 4.a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm10.3%

    16 occurrences

  5. 5.A tyre seriously damaged8.3%

    13 occurrences

  6. 6.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps6.4%

    10 occurrences

  7. 7.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements5.1%

    8 occurrences

  8. 8.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning5.1%

    8 occurrences

  9. 9.A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play5.1%

    8 occurrences

  10. 10.Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen5.1%

    8 occurrences

  11. 11.A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning5.1%

    8 occurrences

  12. 12.Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment5.1%

    8 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Maxus E Deliver 9 tests carrying each advisory.

  1. 1.a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm7.5%

    84 tests

  2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5.5%

    62 tests

  3. 3.Nail in tyre3.7%

    42 tests

  4. 4.A tyre seriously damaged3.1%

    35 tests

  5. 5.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured2.9%

    33 tests

  6. 6.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn2.3%

    26 tests

  7. 7.A tyre seriously damaged2.2%

    25 tests

  8. 8.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements2.1%

    24 tests

What gets tested

The E Deliver 9 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test
33,216
Test classes
class 7: 1,126
Names grouped into this model (1)
  • E DELIVER 9 LUX

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Other Maxus vans

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Maxus E Deliver 9?
82.9% unadjusted, from 1,126 DVSA tests. The average across all vans is 65.7%.
What does a Maxus E Deliver 9 fail its MOT on?
"A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc" is recorded in 32.7% of failed Maxus E Deliver 9 tests, followed by "Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning" (22.4%). One failed test often lists several items.
What mileage does a Maxus E Deliver 9 usually have at its MOT?
33,216 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Van mileages run far higher than cars, and a working van at five years old can have covered what a car covers in fifteen.

Analysis built from DVSA data of