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J809 OUD

1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

52,491 mi
Last recorded52,491 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series59,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ809 OUD
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 52,491 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2017 52,470 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage mud guard (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant header tank empty

fuel tank straps corroded

oil below minimum level (not on dipstick)

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2016 52,179 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Reflector tarnished (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Slight lift in both front king pins

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 15 Jul 2016 52,031 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions flat (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light fog lens broken (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41%n/s low (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

slight lift in both king pins

Pass 20 Aug 2015 51,718 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion and ho;es outside structural areas

n/s/r inner tyre flat

o/s body drop side not fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2015 51,708 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion and ho;es outside structural areas

n/s/r inner tyre flat

o/s body drop side not fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2014 51,591 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

body has corrosion present, steps, front panel etc.

Fail 11 Jul 2014 51,568 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

bodywork corroded

rear lamp units not a matching pair

Fail 30 Jun 2014 51,545 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

bodywork corroded

rear lamp units not a matching pair

Pass 2 Oct 2012 51,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion nearside rear of cab

corrosion under nearside and offside steps

surface corrosion throughout cab and chassis

Fail 1 Oct 2012 51,488 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion nearside rear of cab

corrosion under nearside and offside steps

surface corrosion throughout cab and chassis

Fail 11 Sep 2012 51,459 miles

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

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

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Outer Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear n/s mud shield in secure advise to repair.

Rear tipper body in a rusty condition.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 50,787 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r inner tyre inner wall perished

rear tipper body in rusty condition but scure.no drop sides or tail bords fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Oct 2010 50,746 miles

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil needs topping up.

Rear tipper body in a rusty condition but secure.No dropside panels or tail board fitted at time of test.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 50,254 miles

No drop side sides and tail board not fitted at time of test.

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear load area floor in a rusty condition but sound.

Underside of vehicle is in a rusty condition.

Fail 13 Oct 2009 50,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

No drop side sides and tail board not fitted at time of test.

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear load area floor in a rusty condition but sound.

Underside of vehicle is in a rusty condition.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 49,747 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 49,746 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

N/S passenger step sill getting rusted

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

O/S headlamp reflector tarnished and poor image

O/S rear anti roll bar mounting rubber worn

O/S rear light lens cracked

both rear axle bump stops worn out

front number plate cracked

no pick up body sides fitted at time of test

wiper mechanism worn

Pass 14 Sep 2007 49,259 miles

Both fuel tank mounting straps very rusty but secure at time of test ADVISE REPLACE SOON

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear steel body is in a rusty condition but sound

This vehicle was tested without n/s o/s dropside and tailboard panels

Fail 28 Jun 2007 49,230 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

O/S rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

a lot of travel on handbrake lever

battery insecure

both rear light lens cracked

flat bed pick up body very rusty

slight up and down play in both front king pins

Pass 21 Jun 2006 48,363 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 48,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 47,446 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel tank supports in a rusty condition,sound at time of test

How Reliable is the Leyland Daf 400 Series?

Based on 2,361 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
1,212
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
483
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 105
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 92
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84
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J809 OUD is a 1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

Across all 1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 59,688 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 fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J809 OUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Daf 400 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Leyland Daf 400 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J809 OUD is a 1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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