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G381 DBG

1990 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,602 mi
Last recorded156,602 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1990 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel87,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG381 DBG
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series Diesel
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2012 156,602 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2011 256,365 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 256,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 156,053 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2010 156,053 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2009 155,725 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

repairs made to cab

Fail 24 Apr 2009 155,725 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

repairs made to cab

Pass 23 Apr 2008 155,261 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 154,783 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 154,783 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 154,295 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 154,287 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel?

Based on 13,935 MOT tests across 3,060 vehicles.

60.5%
Pass Rate
1,871
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
3,060
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 1,042
Brake pipe excessively corroded 964
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 915
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 885
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 862
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G381 DBG is a 1990 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 87,487 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 Diesel fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,042 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G381 DBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G381 DBG is a 1990 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel, first registered on 9 February 1990.

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