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1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo
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ExpiredMileage
41,150 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
headlight pattern weak
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
headlight pattern weak
Battery insecure
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Spare tyre defective
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
rear bump stops deteriated
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Battery insecure
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Spare tyre defective
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
rear bump stops deteriated
Battery insecure
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
n/s/r outer tyre sidewall in very poor condition
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Battery insecure
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
n/s/r outer tyre sidewall in very poor condition
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
O/S/F brake pipes painted/greased
O/S/R bump stop missing
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Small cut O/S/F tyre wall
Small cut in N/S/R outer tyre wall
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Towing pin missing at time of test
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
O/S/F brake pipes painted/greased
O/S/R bump stop missing
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Small cut O/S/F tyre wall
Small cut in N/S/R outer tyre wall
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Towing pin missing at time of test
exhaust has a couple of small leaks on the tail pipe
offside headlamp reflector is starting to fade
spare wheel is flat
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo?
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L659 MEW is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 L659 MEW, 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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L659 MEW is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo, first registered on 7 December 1993.
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