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L273 TBK

1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

198,754 mi
Last recorded198,754 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo114,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL273 TBK
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series Diesel Turbo
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 198,754 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 198,737 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis on outer face (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis on inside face (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 198,336 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 198,319 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 197,562 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 197,545 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light do not stay on when switch is released (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 196,538 miles

Free play detected at the steering wheel

Front registration plate deteriorated

Lift and rock in both front kingpins

Fail 11 Aug 2016 196,516 miles

Fuel hose insecure nearside of engine bay (lower) (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle pump to box (2.3.2)

Steering locking device insecure sector shaft to drop arm washer (2.2.C.1g)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e) DANGEROUS

Free play detected at the steering wheel

Slight lift and rock to both front kingpins

Fail 29 Sep 2015 196,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired cab floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired cab floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle bay from pump (2.3.2)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired steering box area (2.2.C.1h)

Steering retaining device insecure steering damper to track rod (2.2.C.1g)

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

Nearside rear wheel bearing has play and is noisy

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

Rear tyres heavily perished and splitting

Steering box wet with fluid

Steering damper casing damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 196,488 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

All rear tyres perished

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated

Front brake discs corroded

Front registration plate faded

Front wheel bearings have slight play

Nearside rear wheel bearing has play and is noisy

Oil leak

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

Rear anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn

Rear suspension bump stops mising

Slight lift and rock to both kingpins

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering damper casing damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle loading floor broken and holed

Wiper linkage assembly worn

Pass 18 Jul 2013 195,788 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 195,778 miles

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

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 194,885 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 194,885 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 194,415 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre deteriorating.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger door handle broken but still able to open door.

Fail 19 Jul 2011 194,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre deteriorating.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger door handle broken but still able to open door.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 193,912 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 193,905 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2009 192,520 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 190,593 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 190,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 190,491 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
Full Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo reliability report

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L273 TBK is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L273 TBK, 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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L273 TBK is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo, first registered on 3 December 1993.

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