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J540 DVO

1992 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,054 mi
Last recorded100,054 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1992 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo115,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ540 DVO
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series Diesel Turbo
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2010 100,054 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 100,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 99,432 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 99,407 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 98,247 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 97,437 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 95,568 miles

small crack in o/s/f mirror

Fail 16 Feb 2006 95,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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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J540 DVO is a 1992 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J540 DVO, 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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J540 DVO is a 1992 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo, first registered on 20 March 1992.

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