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J259 TWO

1991 Leyland Daf 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189 mi
Last recorded189 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1991 Leyland Daf 400102,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ259 TWO
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2008 189 miles

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

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

offside rear inner tyre flat

Fail 14 Apr 2008 189 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear inner tyre flat

Pass 6 Oct 2006 65 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 21 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.2.3a)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2b)

Battery insecure

condition of interior seats ( covering )

Pass 27 Sep 2005 81,503 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 81,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

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

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 TWO is a 1991 Leyland Daf 400 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J259 TWO, 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 J259 TWO registered?

J259 TWO is a 1991 Leyland Daf 400, first registered on 27 September 1991.

Is J259 TWO safe to buy?

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