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G255 PGT

1990 Leyland Daf 400 Series

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,293 mi
Last recorded77,293 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 1990 Leyland Daf 400 Series79,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG255 PGT
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 77,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner rim (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 70,491 miles

Nearside king pin play

Nearside kingpin minor play

Fail 18 Dec 2018 70,441 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

slight wear both front king pins

Pass 24 Aug 2017 63,849 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 63,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 59,335 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 59,335 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 56,832 miles

Slight underbody corrosion

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2013 55,384 miles

nearside rear outer tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2012 53,385 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 53,378 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

gearbox has slight leak of oil

rear diff has slight leak of oil

Fail 30 Sep 2011 51,695 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

gearbox has slight leak of oil

rear diff has slight leak of oil

Fail 22 Aug 2011 51,695 miles

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

engine has slight leak of oil

gearbox has slight leak of oil

rear diff has slight leak of oil

Pass 10 Aug 2010 50,650 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

front discs corroded

oil leak

under bonnet covered in highly flamable material

Fail 10 Aug 2010 50,650 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

front discs corroded

oil leak

under bonnet covered in highly flamable material

Pass 13 Aug 2009 49,794 miles

slight play in n/s king pin

Pass 20 Aug 2008 49,325 miles

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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G255 PGT is a 1990 Leyland Daf 400 Series in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1990 Leyland Daf 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 79,143 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G255 PGT, 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 36 years old, this Leyland Daf 400 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G255 PGT is a 1990 Leyland Daf 400 Series, first registered on 2 April 1990.

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