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M780 NEL

1995 Leyland Daf 400 Series

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

44,355 mi
Last recorded44,355 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM780 NEL
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2008 44,355 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 44,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 44,000 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake In Need Of Adjustment

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 43,206 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 43,206 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

How Reliable is the Leyland Daf 400 Series?

Based on 2,361 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
1,212
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
483
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 105
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 92
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84
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M780 NEL is a 1995 Leyland Daf 400 Series in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M780 NEL, 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 31 years old, this Leyland Daf 400 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M780 NEL is a 1995 Leyland Daf 400 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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