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L820 YFK

1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,883 mi
Last recorded199,883 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel102,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL820 YFK
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series Diesel
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2007 199,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s mirror cracked, but view ok

sharp edges on body repaired by tape only

transmission noies on roadtest

Fail 5 Oct 2007 199,872 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front discs poor

handbrake travel n ear limit

n/s mirror cracked, but view ok

transmission noies on roadtest

Pass 15 Sep 2006 197,614 miles

Nearside Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

How Reliable is the Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel?

Based on 13,935 MOT tests across 3,060 vehicles.

60.5%
Pass Rate
1,871
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
3,060
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 1,042
Brake pipe excessively corroded 964
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 915
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 885
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 862
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L820 YFK is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 102,209 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,042 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L820 YFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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L820 YFK is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel, first registered on 9 August 1993.

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