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A16 ASO

1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series

White Diesel 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,086 mi
Last recorded96,086 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series59,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 ASO
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 96,086 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

o/s/f lower doors corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2014 94,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

dash wires untidy

front caliper brake pipes corroded

front leafspring bushes worn

front lower doors corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2014 94,912 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

dash wires untidy

front leafspring bushes worn

front lower doors corroded

o/s + n/s caliper brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 92,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre prop bearing has play

n/s/f caliper brake pipes corroded

o/s/f caliper brake pipes corroded

o/s/f lower door corroded

o/s/f tyre perished

rear leaf springs replaced by airbags

steering box has slight leak

Pass 8 Feb 2012 91,398 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear suspension leafsprings replaced by airbags

Pass 4 Feb 2011 91,066 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 88,790 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

rear diff oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2010 88,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2009 85,131 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

has slight play detected in steering box

Pass 25 Jan 2008 85,001 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight play detected in steering box

Fail 24 Jan 2008 85,001 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight play detected in steering box

Pass 18 Jan 2007 838,982 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 83,982 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2006 83,967 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrotion to front section of vehicle

slight play at steering box arm

How Reliable is the Leyland Daf 400 Series?

Based on 2,361 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
1,212
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
483
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 105
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 92
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84
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A16 ASO is a 1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series in White with a 3,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 59,688 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 Leyland Daf 400 Series fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 ASO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Daf 400 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Leyland Daf 400 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A16 ASO is a 1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series, first registered on 11 December 1991.

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