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J399 JFG

1992 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,160 mi
Last recorded97,160 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2008
Typical for 1992 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel108,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ399 JFG
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series Diesel
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2008 97,160 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

corrosion starting both rear outer chassies but not yet to excess

Fail 2 Sep 2008 97,148 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Spare tyre defective

corrosion starting both rear outer chassies but not yet to excess

servo vacume pump belt starting to deteriate but not yet to excess

Pass 4 Sep 2007 93,952 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f but not structural

Fail 28 Aug 2007 93,940 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f but not structural

Pass 29 Aug 2006 89,259 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

prop shaft support bearing noise

slight noise at o/s/f bearing but not to excess.Check soon replace if needed

Fail 3 Aug 2006 89,234 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

prop shaft support bearing noise

How Reliable is the Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel?

Based on 13,935 MOT tests across 3,060 vehicles.

60.5%
Pass Rate
1,871
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
3,060
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 1,042
Brake pipe excessively corroded 964
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 915
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 885
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 862
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J399 JFG is a 1992 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel 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 1992 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 108,006 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 fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,042 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J399 JFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J399 JFG registered?

J399 JFG is a 1992 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel, first registered on 28 July 1992.

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