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L517 VUY

1993 Leyland Daf

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

140,343 mi
Last recorded140,343 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1993 Leyland Daf109,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL517 VUY
MakeLeyland
ModelDaf
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2018 140,343 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 140,285 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 140,281 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 140,177 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 140,106 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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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L517 VUY is a 1993 Leyland Daf in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L517 VUY, 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 L517 VUY registered?

L517 VUY is a 1993 Leyland Daf, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L517 VUY safe to buy?

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