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J201 SOF

1991 Leyland Daf 400

Yellow Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

597,755 mi
Last recorded597,755 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Leyland Daf 400102,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ201 SOF
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 597,755 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

both front mudguards corroded.

Pass 15 Aug 2007 588,241 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 588,139 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Air suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 582,915 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 582,775 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

prop rear joint worn

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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J201 SOF is a 1991 Leyland Daf 400 in Yellow with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J201 SOF, 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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What year was J201 SOF registered?

J201 SOF is a 1991 Leyland Daf 400, first registered on 14 August 1991.

Is J201 SOF safe to buy?

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