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L742 COF

1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,847 mi
Last recorded117,847 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo114,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL742 COF
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series Diesel Turbo
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2008 117,847 miles

LDV converted into caravanette

brake pads gettin low

heavy flakein corrosion on chassis section behind o/s/r wheel

n/s/r inner tyre low on pressure

Pass 23 Aug 2007 117,064 miles

only 1 seat fitted to vehicle: drivers

outer skin of n/s and o/s rear chassis sections behind wheels corroded

rear axle bump stops missing

surface corrosion on metal brake pipes feeding rear load valve

surface corrosion on n/s and o/s front metal brake pipes feeding calipers

vehicle has been coverted into a camper van

Pass 25 Aug 2006 115,399 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 115,382 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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L742 COF is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L742 COF, 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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What year was L742 COF registered?

L742 COF is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L742 COF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L742 COF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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