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L979 DOJ

1993 Leyland Daf 400

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,270 mi
Last recorded127,270 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Leyland Daf 40093,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL979 DOJ
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2009 127,270 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 124,990 miles

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

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

rear brake balance poor

Pass 19 Jan 2007 122,860 miles

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

center propshaft bearing in poor condition

off side door step rusty

off side front inner wheel arch rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2006 120,393 miles

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

Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery insecure

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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L979 DOJ is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L979 DOJ, 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 L979 DOJ registered?

L979 DOJ is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400, first registered on 17 October 1993.

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