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G47 XRX

1989 Leyland Daf 400 Series

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,410 mi
Last recorded128,410 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 Leyland Daf 400 Series77,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG47 XRX
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 128,410 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 128,400 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 123,780 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 123,771 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

diff pinion seal leaking oil

general corrosion outside of prescribed areas

no plate lamps dim

Pass 5 Jun 2006 119,017 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

general corrosion outside prescribed areas

outer sills damaged

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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G47 XRX is a 1989 Leyland Daf 400 Series in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G47 XRX, 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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G47 XRX is a 1989 Leyland Daf 400 Series, first registered on 20 September 1989.

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