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1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,124 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front bumper insecure
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear near side outter tyre flat
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo?
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L457 CWO is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 L457 CWO, 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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L457 CWO is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo, first registered on 18 August 1993.
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