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J299 DTO

1992 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

180,820 mi
Last recorded180,820 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1992 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo115,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ299 DTO
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series Diesel Turbo
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 180,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

general body rusted.

Fail 24 May 2011 180,795 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

general body rusted.

Pass 10 May 2010 179,043 miles

both sides rear chassis rusted and flaking.

Pass 26 May 2009 177,793 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

body areas rusting

Fail 14 May 2009 177,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

body areas rusting

Pass 22 May 2008 175,007 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

damage o/s front wing

Fail 21 May 2008 175,006 miles

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

damage o/s front wing

front propeller shaft bolts loose

Pass 18 May 2007 173,873 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 173,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering wheel cover

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
Full Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo reliability report

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J299 DTO is a 1992 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1992 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 115,607 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 J299 DTO, 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 34 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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J299 DTO is a 1992 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo, first registered on 6 April 1992.

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