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K353 UCX

1992 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

168,246 mi
Last recorded168,246 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1992 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel108,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK353 UCX
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series Diesel
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 168,246 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 168,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 164,260 miles

offside front wheel bearing dust cap missing

Fail 1 Apr 2010 164,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside front wheel bearing dust cap missing

Pass 17 Apr 2009 159,207 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 159,207 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 155,335 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

o/s body damaged

o/s/f inner sill holed and corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2008 155,319 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

o/s body damaged

o/s/f inner sill holed and corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2008 155,315 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

o/s body damaged

o/s/f inner sill hole and corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2008 155,247 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

o/s body damaged

o/s/f inner sill hole and corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2007 149,303 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 149,303 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

battery insecure

n/s/f slight wheel bearing play

o/s/f slight wheel bearing play

pin hole blow from exhaust back system

Pass 30 Aug 2005 141,607 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 141,607 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

How Reliable is the Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel?

Based on 13,935 MOT tests across 3,060 vehicles.

60.5%
Pass Rate
1,871
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
3,060
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 1,042
Brake pipe excessively corroded 964
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 915
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 885
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 862
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K353 UCX is a 1992 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1992 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 108,006 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 fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,042 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K353 UCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K353 UCX is a 1992 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel, first registered on 2 November 1992.

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