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L497 YHA

1993 Leyland Daf

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

166,887 mi
Last recorded166,887 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2006
Typical for 1993 Leyland Daf109,125 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL497 YHA
MakeLeyland
ModelDaf
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2006 166,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

How Reliable is the Leyland Daf?

Based on 494 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
2,946
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 43
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 34
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 34
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 29
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L497 YHA is a 1993 Leyland Daf in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1993 Leyland Daf models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 109,125 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L497 YHA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Daf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Leyland Daf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L497 YHA registered?

L497 YHA is a 1993 Leyland Daf, first registered on 16 August 1993.

Is L497 YHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L497 YHA shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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