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J156 JDL

1991 Leyland Daf 400

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

140,000 mi
Last recorded140,000 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1991 Leyland Daf 400102,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ156 JDL
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2009 140,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Battery insecure

Bonnet insecure

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front No.plate cracked

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 140,000 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 140,000 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 139,793 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 139,773 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 139,055 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 139,055 miles

Offside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front king pins slight lift not excessive

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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J156 JDL is a 1991 Leyland Daf 400 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1991 Leyland Daf 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.5% with a typical mileage of 102,894 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 J156 JDL, 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 35 years old, this Leyland Daf 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J156 JDL is a 1991 Leyland Daf 400, first registered on 2 September 1991.

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