MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,813 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)
Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.8.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.8.A.2b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (3.3.A.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Fuel tank leaking (6.7.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.6.C.1e)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)
Oil leak
n/s/f outer sill area badly corroded no seat or seat belt fitted to n/s/f
surface cracking and corrosion on all rear chassis areas
Centre Exhaust has a part missing (6.3.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)
Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)
Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)
all back passenger seat belts outers incorrectly fitted
brake fluid level low
drivers door mirror cracked
flakey corrosion on all rear chassis and surface cracking
n/s/f under step sill corroded and hold
oil leak
slight play in steering at steering wheel
How Reliable is the Leyland Daf 400 Series?
Based on 2,361 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L142 DNY is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 62,271 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 fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L142 DNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Leyland Daf 400 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Leyland Daf 400 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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L142 DNY is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series, first registered on 30 September 1993.
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