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L255 LDT

1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

645,112 mi
Last recorded645,112 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo114,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL255 LDT
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series Diesel Turbo
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2008 645,112 miles

External window not made of safety glass, or from safety glazing (on or after 1st June 1978) (6.11.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2b)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 64,507 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.5.4b)

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Offside Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

registration plate faded (6.12.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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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L255 LDT is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 L255 LDT, 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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What year was L255 LDT registered?

L255 LDT is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo, first registered on 27 August 1993.

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