Free Car Check
1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,496 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
battery loose
both front brake discs corroded/ very poor condition
rear number plate fading
slight leak on exhaust system
towbar connecter can't be accessed
Battery insecure
both front brake discs poor condition
nearside wiper blade poor clearing
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Battery insecure
both front brake discs poor condition
nearside wiper blade poor clearing
offside rear inner tyre has a screw in tyre
offside rear outer tyre has low pressure
offside seat belt buckle sticky
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
offside rear inner tyre has a screw in tyre
offside rear outer tyre has low pressure
offside seat belt buckle sticky
drivers mirror has slight damage,both front shockers have slight play in bushrs, slight oil leak from turbo
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo?
Based on 5,137 MOT tests across 991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
J287 SOF is a 1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo in White with a 3,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 J287 SOF, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of J287 SOF?
You can check the full history of J287 SOF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was J287 SOF registered?
J287 SOF is a 1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo, first registered on 29 August 1991.
Is J287 SOF safe to buy?
The MOT history for J287 SOF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does J287 SOF have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J287 SOF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.