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1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo
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ExpiredMileage
135,500 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
brake pipes corroded covered in thick underseal/grease
front brakes slight judder
nsr handbrake mounting insecure
rear tyres getting low on tread
slight play/wear in front kingpins not affecting brakes or steering at time of test
How Reliable is the Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo?
Based on 5,137 MOT tests across 991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J217 CAU is a 1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 Turbo fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J217 CAU, 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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What year was J217 CAU registered?
J217 CAU is a 1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo, first registered on 20 August 1991.
Is J217 CAU safe to buy?
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