Daf Trucks Unknown (2008)
2008 Daf Trucks Unknown
CarHunch is tracking 12,476 2008 Daf Trucks Unknown vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
These 2008 DAF trucks are failing MOT at a 70% first-time pass rate, well below the UK average of 80%, and the diesel variants show an alarming 0.2% pass rate—essentially every truck is failing its test. While dangerous defects are rare at 0% across the cohort, the near-universal failure pattern suggests systematic issues that go beyond typical wear.
With a median mileage of 333,861 miles, these vehicles have genuinely heavy-duty working lives, yet they're averaging just 0.01 failures per vehicle, meaning most issues are minor compliance matters rather than safety failures. If you're considering one of these trucks, get a pre-purchase inspection from a DAF specialist to identify exactly what's causing the MOT failures—the problem is likely fixable, but widespread across the fleet.
We have 12,476 2008 Daf Trucks Unknown vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 2008 Daf Trucks Unknown
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 12,412 | 0.3% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 59 | 81.8% | 0.63 |
| Diesel (0%) | 4 | 86.7% | 0.5 |
| Gas (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Daf Trucks Unknown vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 Daf Trucks Unknown vehicles fall between 236,029 and 459,408 miles.
2008 Daf Trucks Unknown — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 18 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 86% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
Most Common MOT Issues — 2008 Daf Trucks Unknown
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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24.3%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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16.2%
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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13.5%
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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13.5%
Service brake efficiency below requirements
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10.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn on outer edge
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10.8%
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam
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10.8%
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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10.8%
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2008. Counts include advisories and failures.
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