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K409 DSX

1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,520 mi
Last recorded127,520 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo114,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK409 DSX
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series Diesel Turbo
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 127,520 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 127,520 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all metal brake pipes rusty

both rear wheel bearings noisy

play in front king pins

Pass 17 Jul 2008 126,384 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 126,379 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 118,859 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 118,859 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 106,991 miles

some lift n/s and o/s fing pins also lsight wear o/s drag link joint

How Reliable is the Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo?

Based on 5,137 MOT tests across 991 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
1,858
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
991
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 381
Brake pipe excessively corroded 313
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 312
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 301
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 300
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K409 DSX is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 114,761 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 Turbo fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K409 DSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K409 DSX is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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