MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,530 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
battery insecure
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Leyland Daf 400 Series?
Based on 2,361 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J298 DNG is a 1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 J298 DNG, 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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What year was J298 DNG registered?
J298 DNG is a 1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series, first registered on 17 December 1991.
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