Leyland Daf Ftg 85.400 (1997)

202 real MOT outcomes analysed

1997 Leyland Daf Ftg 85.400

CarHunch has 202 1997 Leyland Daf Ftg 85.400 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 1997 Leyland Daf Ftg 85.400 doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Leyland Daf vehicles below.

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The 1997 Leyland DAF FTG 85.400 doesn't appear in the DVLA light-vehicle MOT database—this is a heavy commercial truck tested under the separate DVSA regime, so standard MOT statistics simply don't apply. This was a workhorse rigid truck used primarily for haulage and construction work, and any surviving examples today are likely to be either specialist-use vehicles or cherished by enthusiasts who maintain them carefully. If you're considering one, understand that its roadworthiness will depend entirely on the owner's maintenance history rather than MOT pass rates; you'll need to inspect service records and get a commercial vehicle engineer's assessment rather than relying on typical passenger car MOT data. Check with DVSA directly for any heavy vehicle test history, and factor in the cost of specialist servicing and parts availability for older DAF commercial vehicles.

MOT statistics not available

We have 202 1997 Leyland Daf Ftg 85.400 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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Based on MOT data from 202 vehicles — here's what to check.

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Colour Breakdown

Based on 554 Leyland Daf Ftg 85.400 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 54.7%
303
Red 16.1%
89
Blue 12.6%
70
Green 5.4%
30
Yellow 4.7%
26
Silver 2.5%
14
Black 1.6%
9
Maroon 1.3%
7
Orange 1.1%
6
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