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L239 VGJ

1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

61,232 mi
Last recorded61,232 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo114,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL239 VGJ
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series Diesel Turbo
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 61,232 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 61,232 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Towbar attachment likely to become detached (6.1.6 (c) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 57,560 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 57,560 miles

Wheel nut(s) loose all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 48,974 miles

Centre Rear seat belt outer cover missing

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

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

brakes pipes greased

Fail 28 Sep 2016 48,934 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear seat belt outer cover missing

Offside Rear Outer tyre badly perished

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

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

brakes pipes greased

Pass 11 Aug 2014 47,837 miles

2nd seat row seat belt buckel outer caseing missing

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/rear tyre side wall starting to crack

Fail 5 Aug 2014 47,594 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

2nd seat row seat belt buckel outer caseing missing

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/rear tyre side wall starting to crack

Pass 25 Jul 2013 42,324 miles

9 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres have slight cracking

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/r outer tyre slight cracking to side wall

Pass 2 Aug 2012 38,086 miles

crack in screen n/s

n/s door mirror cracked

rear seats removed

Fail 2 Aug 2012 38,086 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

crack in screen n/s

n/s door mirror cracked

rear seats removed

Pass 24 Jun 2011 36,036 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 32,486 miles

track rod bar bent

Pass 17 Jun 2009 29,265 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 29,255 miles

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Pass 31 May 2008 28,364 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

front brake pads wearing uneven

track bar bent

Fail 30 May 2008 28,358 miles

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

front brake pads wearing uneven

track bar bent

Pass 29 May 2007 22,191 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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L239 VGJ is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 L239 VGJ, 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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L239 VGJ is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo, first registered on 3 December 1993.

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