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G986 UHW

1989 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

162,010 mi
Last recorded162,010 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel90,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG986 UHW
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series Diesel
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 162,010 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 162,038 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 161,472 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 161,472 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 161,107 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 158,900 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 158,899 miles

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.

60.5%
Pass Rate
1,871
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
3,060
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 1,042
Brake pipe excessively corroded 964
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 915
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 885
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 862
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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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