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L87 NUA

1994 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

137,487 mi
Last recorded137,487 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo116,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL87 NUA
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series Diesel Turbo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2013 137,487 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

exhaust rubbers perishing and deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2012 136,739 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 136,739 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 130,986 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 130,935 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 130,259 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 130,259 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 130,479 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 130,479 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

off side rear will hoeldin whing tuningby heand

Pass 18 May 2006 130,121 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 130,121 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L87 NUA is a 1994 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1994 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 116,947 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 L87 NUA, 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 32 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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L87 NUA is a 1994 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel Turbo, first registered on 2 February 1994.

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