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J838 KAM

1992 Leyland Daf 400 Series

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,834 mi
Last recorded91,834 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1992 Leyland Daf 400 Series59,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ838 KAM
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 91,834 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 91,832 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 91,491 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2008 91,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 88,306 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 88,284 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 85,640 miles

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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J838 KAM is a 1992 Leyland Daf 400 Series in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 Leyland Daf 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 59,232 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 J838 KAM, 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 34 years old, this Leyland Daf 400 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J838 KAM registered?

J838 KAM is a 1992 Leyland Daf 400 Series, first registered on 9 March 1992.

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