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G256 WRT

1989 Leyland Daf 400 Series

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

137,364 mi
Last recorded137,364 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1989 Leyland Daf 400 Series77,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG256 WRT
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 137,364 miles

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Aug 2012 137,364 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Mar 2012 137,364 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

interior door handle cracked

nearside front seat belt buckle button cracked

nearside rear brake pipe slightly rusty

offside rear brake pipe slightly rusty

steering lock inoperative

Pass 31 Mar 2011 136,384 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight corrosion on offside front step

Fail 22 Mar 2011 12,185 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight corrosion on offside front step

Pass 25 Mar 2010 133,722 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 133,722 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 131,565 miles

o/s/f floor statring to corrode

Fail 11 Mar 2009 131,565 miles

Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 128,443 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 128,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 127,450 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 127,450 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 125,953 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 125,953 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel cap sealing washer starting to crack

nearside and offside body panels by inner front wings starting to corrode

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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G256 WRT is a 1989 Leyland Daf 400 Series in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1989 Leyland Daf 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 77,498 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 G256 WRT, 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 37 years old, this Leyland Daf 400 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G256 WRT is a 1989 Leyland Daf 400 Series, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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