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J259 SOF

1991 Leyland Daf 400

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,011 mi
Last recorded50,011 miles
Recorded on9 May 2009
Typical for 1991 Leyland Daf 400102,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ259 SOF
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2009 50,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 May 2009 50,011 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 50,011 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 50,011 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 50,011 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 50,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 50,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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J259 SOF is a 1991 Leyland Daf 400 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J259 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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J259 SOF is a 1991 Leyland Daf 400, first registered on 27 August 1991.

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