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J531 DNU

1992 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

85,099 mi
Last recorded85,099 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2006
Typical for 1992 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo115,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ531 DNU
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series Diesel Turbo
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2006 85,099 miles

Drivers seat belt has a cover missing.

N/S front wheel arch rough & corroded.

N/S inner wing corroded.

Oil leaks from engine & gearbox.

Passenger floor corroded & weak in several places, wings & doors etc rusty & body work generally in poor condition.

Tow bar frame distorted and corroded.

Vehicle makes lots o blue smoke.

Fail 9 Feb 2006 85,072 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is cracked (5.1.B.7)

Drivers seat belt has a cover missing.

N/S front wheel arch rough & corroded

N/S inner wing corroded

Oil leaks from engine & gearbox.

Tow bar frame distorted and corroded.

Underside & wings & Doors etc rusty.

Vechile makes lots of blue smoke.

Fail 24 Jan 2006 85,031 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.D.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is cracked (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Drivers seat belt. Inertia reel cover missing

Front N/S wheel arch corroded

N/S Inner wing corroded

Side Door RUNNER not running in track.

Tow bar frame corroded and distorted

Underside generally RUSTY. Also exterior,ie Wings,Doors etc.

Vacuum belt loose

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
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J531 DNU is a 1992 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J531 DNU, 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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What year was J531 DNU registered?

J531 DNU is a 1992 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo, first registered on 3 February 1992.

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