MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,180 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Lower steering column universal joint has slight play
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)
Nearside Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)
Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.4)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
passenger sliding door interior handle incomplete (damaged)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by a positive means (6.7.2a)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (6.7.2b)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Leyland Daf 400 Series?
Based on 2,361 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L979 CTA is a 1994 Leyland Daf 400 Series in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1994 Leyland Daf 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 65,323 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 fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L979 CTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Leyland Daf 400 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Leyland Daf 400 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L979 CTA registered?
L979 CTA is a 1994 Leyland Daf 400 Series, first registered on 18 March 1994.
Is L979 CTA safe to buy?
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