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1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,488 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure.
Front steps corroded.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside rear chassis beginning to corrode near shock absorber upper mount,
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Front steps corroded.
Battery insecure.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside rear chassis beginning to corrode near shock absorber upper mount,
Battery insecure.
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front lower inner wing panels corroded.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside rear bumper mountins corroded away.
Rear chassis above axle beginning to corrode.
Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the gauge has reached the warning mark (3.3.E.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure.
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front lower inner wing panels corroded.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside rear bumper mountins corroded away.
Rear chassis above axle beginning to corrode.
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Battery insecure
Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside rear bumper tied on.
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo?
Based on 5,137 MOT tests across 991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K997 ESC is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 K997 ESC, 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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K997 ESC is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo, first registered on 2 June 1993.
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