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J859 FCX

1991 Leyland Daf 200 Series Diesel

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,176 mi
Last recorded124,176 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Leyland Daf 200 Series Diesel95,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ859 FCX
MakeLeyland Daf
Model200 Series Diesel
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 124,176 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 124,166 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 118,824 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 118,824 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 115,236 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 115,235 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Leyland Daf 200 Series Diesel?

Based on 6,901 MOT tests across 1,917 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
2,792
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,917
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 515
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 471
Brake pipe excessively corroded 446
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 404
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 331
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J859 FCX is a 1991 Leyland Daf 200 Series Diesel in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Leyland Daf 200 Series Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 95,910 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 200 Series Diesel fails its MOT is axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J859 FCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Daf 200 Series Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Leyland Daf 200 Series Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J859 FCX registered?

J859 FCX is a 1991 Leyland Daf 200 Series Diesel, first registered on 14 October 1991.

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