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K971 VTA

1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

198,162 mi
Last recorded198,162 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo114,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK971 VTA
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series Diesel Turbo
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 198,162 miles

Front both front upper inner wheel arches badly corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion on body underside

Fail 28 Aug 2020 198,162 miles

Front both front upper inner wheel arches badly corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion on body underside

Pass 19 Jul 2019 197,898 miles

Front corrosion on body and underside

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front upper inner arches badly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 196,620 miles

Corrosion to bodywork and underside

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2016 196,241 miles

all steering joint boots have been sealed

chassis rusty/corroded by rear shocker tops

front of body corroded

h/lamp beams slightly poor

lift in kingpins n/s and o/s

o/s rear outer tyre wall cracked-advise to replace

slight oil/fluid leak on engine

wood under side step rotten

Fail 4 Aug 2016 196,241 miles

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

all steering joint boots have been sealed

chassis rusty/corroded by rear shocker tops

front of body corroded

h/lamp beams slightly poor

lift in kingpins n/s and o/s

o/s rear outer tyre wall cracked-advise to replace

slight oil/fluid leak on engine

wood under side step rotten

Pass 17 Sep 2015 196,212 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt sealed (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

corrosion n/s and o/s front

headlamp beams slightly dull

o/s rear tyre walls cracking

rear shocker top mountains corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2015 196,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt sealed (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

corrosion n/s and o/s front

headlamp beams slightly dull

o/s rear tyre walls cracking

rear shocker top mountains corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2009 196,242 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 196,212 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 196,212 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 23 Jul 2007 194,643 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 193,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2006 193,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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
Full Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo reliability report

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K971 VTA is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K971 VTA, 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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K971 VTA is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo, first registered on 18 February 1993.

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