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K438 DSX

1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo

Green Diesel 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,660 mi
Last recorded108,660 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo114,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK438 DSX
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series Diesel Turbo
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 108,660 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front steps are heavily corroded

chassis has corrosion in places and multiple weld repairs covered with thick underseal

front brake pads wearing thin

rear hub oil seals are starting to leak

Pass 20 Feb 2018 97,738 miles

cab is in poor condition

cab steps and floor very corroded

king pins have slight lift

n/s/f anti roll bar link is worn

n/s/f upper shock abbsorber bush is worn

n/s/r indicator lamp is damaged

o/s/r hub oil seal is leaking

Pass 18 Feb 2017 87,377 miles

chassis is slightly bent but not affecting vehicle opperation

chassis starting to corrode in plces & has muliple weld repairs covered with heavy underseal

head lights are dull

Pass 17 Feb 2016 79,695 miles

Front slight play in kingpins

Offside Front step corroded but not considered structural

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

chassis starting to corrode and had a lot of welding to it

Fail 9 Feb 2016 79,689 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort foot & parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front slight play in kingpins

Offside Front step corroded but not considered structural

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

chassis starting to corrode and had a lot of welding to it

Pass 10 Feb 2015 78,427 miles

front kingpins slight play

o/s rear drum slightly oval

o/s step corrorded

slight corrosion near o/s rear shock

Fail 2 Feb 2015 78,398 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

front kingpins slight play

o/s step corrorded

Pass 31 Jan 2014 77,075 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion starting in steps near seat belt mounts

smallplay in kingpins

Pass 1 Feb 2013 76,003 miles

front discs

small play in kings pins

Fail 23 Jan 2013 75,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs worn

small play in king pins

Pass 24 Jan 2012 75,076 miles

o/s rear chassis amd n/s middle chassis starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jan 2011 73,460 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 70,243 miles

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

play in front king pins

Fail 12 Nov 2009 70,223 miles

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

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

small play in king pins

Pass 13 Oct 2008 66,600 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s middle chassis starting 2 corrode

small play in king pins

Pass 30 Oct 2007 63,189 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 63,184 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 56,235 miles

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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K438 DSX is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo in Green with a 3,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K438 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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K438 DSX is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo, first registered on 30 March 1993.

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