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L357 DOA

1993 Leyland Daf 400

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

48,741 mi
Last recorded48,741 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1993 Leyland Daf 40093,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL357 DOA
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 48,741 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 48,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired within 30cm of steering component (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 48,682 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn kingpin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn kingpin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front sill/step corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 47,545 miles

Nearside Front valance corner corroded not within 30cm of structure

Offside Front step corroded

both sills slightly corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2018 47,545 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front valance corner corroded not within 30cm of structure

Offside Front step corroded

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2016 45,641 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 45,326 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 45,320 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 45,315 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 45,313 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 5 May 2006 44,179 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 44,179 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 May 2006 44,178 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L357 DOA is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 L357 DOA, 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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What year was L357 DOA registered?

L357 DOA is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400, first registered on 5 August 1993.

Is L357 DOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L357 DOA shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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