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L698 AEA

1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

26,281 mi
Last recorded26,281 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo114,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL698 AEA
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series Diesel Turbo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2010 26,281 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 258,366 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 258,365 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.8.A.6)

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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L698 AEA is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L698 AEA, 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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L698 AEA is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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