MOT History from tests of diesel LEYLAND DAF 400s year 1993

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Pass percent:60.34%

(The average a diesel LEYLAND DAF 400 year 1993 passes without issue)

Based on:5,562 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	436
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	421
Registration plate lamp issues	417
Brake pipe excessively corroded	400
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	345
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	341
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	186
Rear brake application uneven	167
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	131
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	123
Registration plate issues	119
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	107
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	94
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	91
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	83
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	81
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	75
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	65
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	63
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	62
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	57
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	57
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	57
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	57
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	56
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	56
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	52
Windscreen has damage	51
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	50
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	49
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	47
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	47
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	46
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	46
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	45
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	45
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	44
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	44
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	43
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	42
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	41
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	41
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	40
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	40
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	39
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	37
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	37
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	36
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	36
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	35
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	35
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	35
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	35
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	35
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	34
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	34
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	33
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	33
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	33
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	32
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	32
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	32
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	32
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	30
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	30
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	29
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	29
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	29
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	28
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	28
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	28
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	28
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	28
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	28
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	27
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	27
Rear brake binding	27
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	27
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	27
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	27
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	26
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	26
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	26
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	25
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	25
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	25
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	25
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	25
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	25
Front brake application uneven	25
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	24
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	24
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	24
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	24
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	24
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	24
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	24
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	23
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	23
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	22
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	22
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	21
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	21
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	21
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	21
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	21
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	21
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	20
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	20
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	20
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	20
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	20
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	19
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	19
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	19
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	19
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	19
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	19
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	19
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	18
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	18
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	18
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	18
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	18
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	18
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	17
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	17
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	17
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	17
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	16
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	16
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	15
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	15
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	15
Horn does not function \|6.2.1b\|	15
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	15
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	15
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	15
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	15
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	15
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	15
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	14
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	14
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	14
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	14
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	14
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	14
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	14
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	14
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	13
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	13
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements \|3.8.A.9/10\|	13
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	13
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	13
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	13
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	13
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	13
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	12
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	12
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	12
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	12
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	12
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	12
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	12
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	12
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	12
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	12
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	11
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	11
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	11
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	11
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	11
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.1.B.7\|	11
Power steering pump drive system defective \|2.3.6\|	11
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	11
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	11
An item not tested \|Manual\|	11
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	11
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	11
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	11
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	10
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.4\|	10
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	10
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	10
Offside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	10
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	10
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	10
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	10
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	10
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	10
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	10
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	10
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.1.6b\|	9
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	9
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	9
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	9
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	9
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	9
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	9
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.1.B.7\|	9
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	9
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	9
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	9
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	9
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	9
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Rear Passenger`s seat security significantly reduced \|6.5.14\|	9
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	9
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	9
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	9
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	9
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	9
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	9
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	9
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	9
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|2.5.A.3a\|	8
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	8
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	8
Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	8
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	8
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	8
Rear fog lamp tell tale inoperative \|1.1.6e\|	8
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	7
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	7
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	7
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	7
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	7
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	7
Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	7
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	7
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.1.B.6a\|	7
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.1.B.6a\|	7
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	7
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	7
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	7
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	7
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.1.4a\|	7
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	7
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	7

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MOT History from tests of diesel LEYLAND DAF 400s year 1993

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