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J87 KAE

1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,337 mi
Last recorded46,337 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series59,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ87 KAE
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 46,337 miles

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

Oil leak

rear diff leakage

Fail 2 May 2015 46,237 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

rear diff leakage

Pass 7 May 2014 43,301 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2014 43,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2013 40,077 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 37,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs 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)

Fail 8 May 2012 37,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 34,049 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2010 31,297 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 28,448 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 27,025 miles

all rear tyres perrishing

offside battery insecure

rear suspension air bags perrished and cracked

slight leak from steering box

slight play in top steering column bush

Pass 26 Apr 2007 25,818 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 25,818 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 May 2006 25,456 miles

all rear tyres starting to perish

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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J87 KAE is a 1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J87 KAE, 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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J87 KAE is a 1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series, first registered on 1 December 1991.

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