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L837 HRN

1994 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2008
Tests7 (2 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate28.6%

Mileage

61,529 mi
Last recorded61,529 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel97,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL837 HRN
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series Diesel
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

2 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2009 61,529 miles

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

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 61,488 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front anti roll bar bushes worn

lift in kingpins

n/s/f bumper loose

Fail 11 Jul 2008 61,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 55,781 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 55,781 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

track rod arm slightly bent †o/s/r outer tyre flat

Pass 19 Jul 2006 48,895 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 48,887 miles

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

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

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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L837 HRN is a 1994 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.

Across all 1994 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 97,100 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 fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,042 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L837 HRN, 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 32 years old, this Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L837 HRN is a 1994 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel, first registered on 17 June 1994.

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