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K681 HWC

1993 Leyland Daf 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests36 (18 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,142 mi
Last recorded184,142 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Leyland Daf 40093,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK681 HWC
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 18 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 184,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 184,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 184,127 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 31 Oct 2024 184,122 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Compensator to flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Bonnet. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Jun 2023 184,027 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion to non structural areas

Fail 26 Apr 2023 184,022 miles

Body mounting fixings missing body bolts missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Body panel insecure grill ins (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab floor centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 183,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion

Fail 5 Apr 2022 183,615 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door jam corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended drivers buckle inop (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2021 183,211 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak on expansion tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus n/s/r outer tyre cracked in side wall (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 183,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed within 30 cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn front eye (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed within 30cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that directional stability is impaired king pin (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle insecure such that stability is impaired king pin (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 182,823 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 182,807 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 182,367 miles

Front both axle king pins worn

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 182,347 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front both axle king pins worn

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 181,975 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front step corroded

Nearside Front tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Oct 2017 181,966 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm nut loose (2.2.B.1b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front step corroded

Nearside Front tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 181,557 miles

corrosion on n/s and o/s front floor pan in engine bay

Fail 5 Oct 2016 181,520 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

corrosion on n/s and o/s front floor pan in engine bay

Pass 14 Apr 2015 181,078 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished and heavily worn on outer tread edge

offside rear inner tyre inner sidewall cracked.

Fail 2 Apr 2015 181,066 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished and heavily worn on outer tread edge

offside rear inner tyre inner sidewall cracked.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 180,085 miles

advise slight play in steering nox

Fail 14 Feb 2014

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

advise floor pan in trailor bed corroded

advise nearside rear tyre starting to show slight signs of aging

Pass 13 Feb 2013 179,350 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise on bonnet security bonnet catch missing (strap used)

smoke from exhaust on gas test

Pass 20 Feb 2012 178,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 17 Feb 2012 178,186 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 8 Dec 2010 176,986 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 176,986 miles

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

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

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 Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 174,423 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 174,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 170,339 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 170,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 170,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Stearing Box seems to be leaking oil

Pass 30 Oct 2007 166,882 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

smoke from exhaust ok at time of test

Battery insecure

Propshaft component defective

Pass 25 Oct 2006 163,430 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 163,054 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2006 162,089 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

front grill insecure

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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K681 HWC is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Leyland Daf 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 93,664 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 K681 HWC, 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 33 years old, this Leyland Daf 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K681 HWC is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400, first registered on 7 June 1993.

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