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1989 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,010 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel?
Based on 13,935 MOT tests across 3,060 vehicles.
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G986 UHW is a 1989 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
Across all 1989 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.3% with a typical mileage of 90,010 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 Diesel fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,042 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G986 UHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was G986 UHW registered?
G986 UHW is a 1989 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel, first registered on 17 November 1989.
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