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1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

84,780 mi
Last recorded84,780 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo88,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH866 BOU
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series Diesel Turbo
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 84,780 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f+ o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S/F +O/S/F slight play in king pin

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S/R + O/S/R (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 May 2024 84,779 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier x2 (4.13 (a) (i))

Extension storage box is damaged but not likely to cause injury

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S/F and N/S/F (1.2.1 (e))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam O/S/F and N/S/F (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Engine bay + Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Extension storage box support beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S/R and N/S/R (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F + O/S/R + N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 84,779 miles

Coolant leak

Coolant return hose is chafing with cooling fan

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam O/S/F and N/S/F (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Extension storage box is damaged but not likely to cause injury

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Extension storage box support beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 84,779 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill + Inner sill (x2) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis support plate (x2) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill + Step (x2) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis support plate (x2) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Coolant return hose is chafing with cooling fan

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam O/S/F and N/S/F (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Extension storage box is damaged but not likely to cause injury

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Extension storage box support beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 84,634 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 84,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 84,366 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 84,366 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2017 78,944 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2017 78,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 78,205 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2016 78,195 miles

Battery insecure both batteries not clamped and tray corroded (1.9.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion holes in bonnet (6.1.C.1)

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

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter insecure. mounting bracket corroded (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 77,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

o/s/f step corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 76,850 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 May 2014 76,842 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 17 May 2013 75,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 25 May 2012 74,769 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 74,763 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

osr indicator not working on the towbar osr fog light not working on the towbar

Pass 10 May 2011 73,977 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 73,977 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2010 72,203 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 70,472 miles

corrosion within front and rear suspension mount areas vehicle slightly smokey lift in front kingpins

Fail 15 May 2009 70,472 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 68,823 miles

play and wear in kingpins play in front wheel bearings

Pass 4 May 2007 67,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2006 66,663 miles

How Reliable is the Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo?

Based on 5,137 MOT tests across 991 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
1,858
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
991
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 381
Brake pipe excessively corroded 313
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 312
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 301
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 300
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H866 BOU is a 1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 88,744 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H866 BOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H866 BOU is a 1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo, first registered on 10 April 1991.

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