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L478 MFS

1994 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

110,923 mi
Last recorded110,923 miles
Recorded on18 May 2006
Typical for 1994 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo116,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL478 MFS
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series Diesel Turbo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2006 110,923 miles
Fail 12 May 2006

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2005

Front Steering box fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

floor steps holed and corroded

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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L478 MFS is a 1994 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1994 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 116,947 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 L478 MFS, 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 32 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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L478 MFS is a 1994 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo, first registered on 19 May 1994.

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