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J255 CYV

1992 Leyland Daf 400 Series

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

47,973 mi
Last recorded47,973 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1992 Leyland Daf 400 Series59,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ255 CYV
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 47,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch /cab floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 47,970 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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))

Electric fuel pump not securely attached under vehicle

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch /cab floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 44,484 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear diff leak

Pass 8 Aug 2016 38,300 miles

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

Rear diff seal leaking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 38,300 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear diff seal leaking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 31,408 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 31,408 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering box has slight leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 25,977 miles

fluid around nearside rear hub

offside rear tyre perished

slight movment column bush

slight play in steering joints and front wheel bearings

Fail 24 Jul 2014 25,977 miles

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

fluid around nearside rear hub

offside rear tyre perished

slight movment column bush

slight play in steering joints and front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Jul 2013 22,225 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Jul 2013 22,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Aug 2012 18,936 miles

Front tyres perished

NSR tyre perished

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 18,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front tyres perished

NSR tyre perished

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 13,934 miles

Front tyres slightly cracked

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 8,255 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 8,255 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 8,235 miles

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

wipers do not auto park

Pass 6 Jul 2005 6,980 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 6,975 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J255 CYV is a 1992 Leyland Daf 400 Series in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1992 Leyland Daf 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 59,232 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 J255 CYV, 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 34 years old, this Leyland Daf 400 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J255 CYV is a 1992 Leyland Daf 400 Series, first registered on 3 April 1992.

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