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MOT History from tests of diesel LEYLAND DAF 400s year 1991

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mot history
Pass percent:60.50%
(The average a diesel LEYLAND DAF 400 year 1991 passes without issue)
Based on:2,828 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment262
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|215
Registration plate lamp issues214
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively182
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|172
Brake pipe excessively corroded165
Rear brake application uneven111
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort106
Brakes imbalanced across an axle69
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|65
Horn not working |1.6.2a|61
Registration plate issues61
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|58
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|57
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|44
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|43
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|42
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|38
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|35
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|34
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|34
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|32
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|32
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|30
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|30
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened30
Windscreen has damage29
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|29
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|29
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|29
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|27
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|26
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|26
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|26
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|26
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|26
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|25
Front brake application uneven25
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|25
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|25
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|25
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|25
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|24
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|23
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|23
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|22
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|22
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|22
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|22
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|21
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|21
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|21
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|21
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|20
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|19
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|19
Emissions not tested |7.0|19
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|19
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|19
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|18
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|18
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|18
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|17
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|17
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|17
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|17
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|17
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|17
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|17
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|17
Rear brake binding16
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|16
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|16
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|16
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|16
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|15
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|15
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|15
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|15
Battery insecure |1.9.1|15
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|15
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|15
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|15
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|15
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|14
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|14
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|14
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|14
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|14
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|14
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|14
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|13
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|13
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|13
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|13
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|13
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|13
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|13
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|13
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|13
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|13
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|12
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|12
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|12
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|12
Windscreen wiper blade insecure12
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|12
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|12
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|12
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|12
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|12
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|12
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|11
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|11
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|11
Brake hose excessively deteriorated11
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|11
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|11
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|11
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|11
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|11
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|11
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|10
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|10
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|10
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|10
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|10
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|10
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|10
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|10
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|10
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|10
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|10
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|9
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|9
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|9
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|9
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|9
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|9
An item not tested |Manual|9
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|8
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|8
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|8
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|8
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|8
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|8
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|7
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|7
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|7
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|7
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|7
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|7
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|7
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|7
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|7
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|7
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|7
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|7
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control |2.1.1|7
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|7
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|7
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|7
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|7
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|7
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|7
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|7
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|7
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|6
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|6
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|6
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|6
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|6
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|6
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|6
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|6
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|6
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|6
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|6
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|6
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|6
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|6
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|5
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|5
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|5
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|5
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|5
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|5
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|5
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|5
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|5
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|5
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|5
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|5
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|5
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|5
Offside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|5
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|5
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|5
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|5
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|5
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|5
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|5
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4|5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|5
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|5
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|5
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|4
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|4
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|4
Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|4
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|4
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|4
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|4
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|4
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|4
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|4
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|4
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|4
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|4
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|4
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|4
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4|4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|4
Front Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f|4
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|4
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|4
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|4
Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|4
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|4
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|4
Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|4
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1g|4
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Rear fog lamp tell tale inoperative |1.1.6e|4
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4

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