Leyland Roadrunner 8.15 (1991)
1991 Leyland Roadrunner 8.15
CarHunch is tracking 267 1991 Leyland Roadrunner 8.15 vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
The 1991 Leyland Roadrunner 8.15 is a genuinely problematic buy: only 30% pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, and virtually every vehicle in this cohort is diesel-powered with the same dire pass rate. No dangerous defects were recorded across the 267 vehicles analysed, which is the sole bright spot, but the sheer failure rate suggests systemic reliability issues with this model.
At nearly 98,000 miles median, these vehicles have covered typical mileage for their age, yet they're still generating an average of 0.01 failures per vehicle—a surprisingly low figure that likely reflects survivorship bias (only the hardiest examples remain roadworthy). If you're considering one, expect costly remedial work before registration and budget for ongoing maintenance; run a pre-purchase inspection with a diesel specialist who knows this era of Leyland commercial vehicles.
We have 267 1991 Leyland Roadrunner 8.15 vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1991 Leyland Roadrunner 8.15
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%) | 266 | 0.3% | 0.01 |
| Petrol (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1991 Leyland Roadrunner 8.15 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 1991 Leyland Roadrunner 8.15 vehicles fall between 98,151 and 98,151 miles.
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