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G479 XOU

1990 Leyland Daf 400 Series

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,264 mi
Last recorded81,264 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2007
Typical for 1990 Leyland Daf 400 Series79,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG479 XOU
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2007 81,264 miles

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 81,264 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 79,167 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front inner wing are heavily under sealed

o/s/r outer tyre outer wall has slight cut but not deep enough

Pass 2 Nov 2005 78,100 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 78,086 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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G479 XOU is a 1990 Leyland Daf 400 Series in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Leyland Daf 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 79,143 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 G479 XOU, 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 36 years old, this Leyland Daf 400 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G479 XOU registered?

G479 XOU is a 1990 Leyland Daf 400 Series, first registered on 17 July 1990.

Is G479 XOU safe to buy?

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