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L185 RVG

1994 Leyland Daf 400 Series

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,258 mi
Last recorded32,258 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Leyland Daf 400 Series65,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL185 RVG
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 32,258 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both sides front door steps corroded but outside prescribed areas

both sides rear mudguards corroded but outside prescribed areas

Fail 31 Aug 2011 32,234 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both sides front door steps corroded but outside prescribed areas

both sides rear mudguards corroded but outside prescribed areas

Pass 20 Sep 2010 31,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

outside rear chassis rails corroded but not seriously weakened at present

Pass 1 Apr 2009 30,032 miles

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

wheel arches corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2008 27,995 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 27,952 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 25,017 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 24,915 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (6.4.B.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 22,423 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 22,361 miles

Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

How Reliable is the Leyland Daf 400 Series?

Based on 2,361 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
1,212
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
483
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 105
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 92
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84
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L185 RVG is a 1994 Leyland Daf 400 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Leyland Daf 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 65,323 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 L185 RVG, 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 32 years old, this Leyland Daf 400 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L185 RVG registered?

L185 RVG is a 1994 Leyland Daf 400 Series, first registered on 24 March 1994.

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