Leyland Freighter 17.18 (1989)
1989 Leyland Freighter 17.18
CarHunch analysed 1,058 real MOT records for the 1989 Leyland Freighter 17.18. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1989 Leyland Freighter 17.18 is a deeply unreliable proposition: just 0.1% of the 1,058 tested pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, and virtually every example is diesel-powered. These vehicles carry zero recorded dangerous defects across the cohort, but the abysmal pass rate makes that irrelevant—you're looking at a commercial truck that consistently fails its MOT.
The median mileage of 88,245 is remarkably low for a 35-year-old heavy goods vehicle, suggesting most examples have been worked hard or poorly maintained despite the low odometer readings. With zero average failures or advisories per vehicle recorded, the data likely reflects that these trucks simply don't make it to MOT testing anymore; the handful that do are either scrapped immediately after or owned by specialist operators. If you're considering one, budget heavily for comprehensive pre-purchase inspection by a commercial vehicle specialist, because the MOT statistics here are too thin to be reassuring.
What to check before buying a 1989 Leyland Freighter 17.18
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 (100%) | 1,057 | 0.1% | 0 |
| Petrol (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1989 Leyland Freighter 17.18 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 1989 Leyland Freighter 17.18 vehicles fall between 88,245 and 88,245 miles.
MOT History Averages
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