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1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo
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ExpiredMileage
229,543 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear cross member corroded
slight play in both kingpins
How Reliable is the Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo?
Based on 5,137 MOT tests across 991 vehicles.
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J525 LEC is a 1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 J525 LEC, 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.
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J525 LEC is a 1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo, first registered on 1 August 1991.
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