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J144 JHD

1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,821 mi
Last recorded74,821 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series59,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ144 JHD
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 74,821 miles

Front both sides spring rubber bump stops missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0n inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 74,165 miles

Front both spring rubber bump stops missing

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 74,148 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front both spring rubber bump stops missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

air filter insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2011 73,735 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 73,164 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 73,164 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

The van has had front end damage, with a lot of corrosion and holes at the front wing and slam panel. These items are not failable due to the vehicle being built on a chassis, and the damage is not within 30cm of any discernable item.however, In my o

pinion work should be done to rectify the damage and corrosion.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 70,169 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 690,312 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 690,312 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 66,246 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 66,246 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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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J144 JHD is a 1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 59,688 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 fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J144 JHD, 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 35 years old, this Leyland Daf 400 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J144 JHD registered?

J144 JHD is a 1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series, first registered on 19 December 1991.

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