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L638 AFJ

1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

32,223 mi
Last recorded32,223 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2008
Typical for 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series62,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL638 AFJ
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2008 32,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

front grille insecure

o/s rear bumper insecure

radiator rusty

mid prop mounting very rusty

Fail 9 Jun 2008 32,223 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Spare wheel likely to fall from vehicle (6.5.13)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Spare tyre defective

front grille insecure

o/s rear bumper insecure

radiator rusty

mid prop mounting very rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2007 28,832 miles

list 05/06/2007 still applies

Fail 5 Jun 2007 28,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

floor under drivers feet rusty

n/s rear outer tyre low pressure

propshaft mount rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2006 24,623 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 24,623 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.8.A.5b)

Fail 9 Jun 2006 24,609 miles

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

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

Rear Brake valve damaged (3.6.F.1b)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

spare tyre defective

How Reliable is the Leyland Daf 400 Series?

Based on 2,361 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
1,212
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
483
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 105
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 92
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84
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L638 AFJ is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 62,271 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 fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L638 AFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Daf 400 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Leyland Daf 400 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L638 AFJ registered?

L638 AFJ is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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