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J808 GSU

1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,500 mi
Last recorded107,500 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2005
Typical for 1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel84,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ808 GSU
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series Diesel
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2005 107,500 miles

nearside and offside front wings corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2005 107,499 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel?

Based on 13,935 MOT tests across 3,060 vehicles.

60.5%
Pass Rate
1,871
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
3,060
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 1,042
Brake pipe excessively corroded 964
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 915
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 885
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 862
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J808 GSU is a 1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 84,025 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 Diesel fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,042 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J808 GSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J808 GSU registered?

J808 GSU is a 1991 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel, first registered on 6 December 1991.

Is J808 GSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J808 GSU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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