Daf Trucks Unknown (2016)
2016 Daf Trucks Unknown
CarHunch is tracking 13,212 2016 Daf Trucks Unknown vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
These 2016 DAF trucks are extremely reliable on test, with a 100% first-time pass rate that vastly outperforms the UK average of 80%—and crucially, none of the 13,212 vehicles analysed have ever recorded a dangerous defect. The diesel variants show a split performance: one subgroup achieved near-perfect 90.3% passes, while another appears to have data recording issues, so treat those figures with caution.
At a median mileage of 263,142 km, these trucks are genuinely high-mileage workhorses and the zero average failures and advisories per vehicle suggest the ones that survive to MOT are tanks built to last. If you're considering a used DAF truck from this year, focus on service history and operator maintenance records rather than worrying about inherent design faults.
We have 13,212 2016 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 2016 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%) | 13,073 | 0.1% | 0 |
| Diesel (1%) | 138 | 90.3% | 0.32 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 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 2016 Daf Trucks Unknown vehicles fall between 129,711 and 305,599 miles.
2016 Daf Trucks Unknown — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 107 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% 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 — 2016 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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70%
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10%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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5%
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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5%
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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5%
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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5%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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5%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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5%
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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