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G878 HAV

1989 Leyland Daf 400

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

140,000 mi
Last recorded140,000 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2006
Typical for 1989 Leyland Daf 400108,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG878 HAV
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2006 140,000 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Leyland Daf 400?

Based on 874 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.

60.1%
Pass Rate
2,044
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
215
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 68
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
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G878 HAV is a 1989 Leyland Daf 400 in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1989 Leyland Daf 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 108,820 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 fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G878 HAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Daf 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Leyland Daf 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G878 HAV registered?

G878 HAV is a 1989 Leyland Daf 400, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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