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E237 VTJ

1988 Leyland Unknown

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

79,230 mi
Last recorded79,230 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE237 VTJ
MakeLeyland
ModelUnknown
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 May 2023 79,230 miles

Braking system leaking four way valve (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering ram leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 77,865 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 77,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 75,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer road wheel corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 75,988 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside rear low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside and offside front brake hoses deteriorated/corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer road wheel corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

How Reliable is the Leyland Unknown?

Based on 334 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
41
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
fog lamp not working 3
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly 3
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E237 VTJ is a 1988 Leyland Unknown in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

The most common reason a Leyland Unknown fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E237 VTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Leyland Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E237 VTJ registered?

E237 VTJ is a 1988 Leyland Unknown, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E237 VTJ safe to buy?

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