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H823 VCL

1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

153,687 mi
Last recorded153,687 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2008
Typical for 1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series59,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH823 VCL
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2008 153,687 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 149,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s rear inner tyre have slight wall cracking

Pass 14 Nov 2007 149,697 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s rear inner tyre have slight wall cracking

Fail 14 Nov 2007 149,685 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Battery insecure

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r inner tyre perished

o/s/r outer tyre perished

Fail 24 Jul 2007 149,658 miles

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

Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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H823 VCL is a 1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 H823 VCL, 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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H823 VCL is a 1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series, first registered on 1 June 1991.

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