Leyland Daf 400 Series City Diesel (1993)
1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series City Diesel
CarHunch analysed 194 real MOT records for the 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series City Diesel. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1993 Leyland DAF is a reliability disaster: only 9.8% of tested vehicles passed their MOT first time, compared to the 80% UK average. With a median CarHunch score of just 55 and 2.1% of vehicles having had dangerous defects, this is a bus that demands serious caution from any prospective buyer.
At around 100,750 miles, these vehicles have typical mileage for their age, but they're still generating 0.24 failures and 0.6 advisories per test on average—suggesting deep mechanical problems rather than minor wear. If you're considering one, budget heavily for immediate professional inspection and expect ongoing repairs; this is specialist territory only.
What to check before buying a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series City Diesel
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%) | 193 | 9.8% | 0.24 |
| Petrol (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series City Diesel 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 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series City Diesel vehicles fall between 91,909 and 117,344 miles.
MOT History Averages
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