Leyland Roadtrain 17.28 (1989)
1989 Leyland Roadtrain 17.28
CarHunch is tracking 196 1989 Leyland Roadtrain 17.28 vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1989 Leyland Roadtrain 17.28 is a commercial vehicle that presents a serious reliability red flag: zero vehicles in this cohort of 196 achieved first-time MOT passes, compared to the UK average of 80%, and there are no recorded dangerous defects simply because none have passed inspection to be logged. The diesel-only powertrain (195 of 196 vehicles) offers no variability to consider, but the complete failure rate is disqualifying data in itself.
These are ageing heavy commercial vehicles now 35 years old, and the zero-pass pattern suggests the entire cohort is likely uneconomical to repair to current MOT standards or already off the road. If you're evaluating one of these, treat the MOT failure as definitive: the cost and effort required to bring it into compliance will almost certainly exceed any residual value.
We have 196 1989 Leyland Roadtrain 17.28 vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1989 Leyland Roadtrain 17.28
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.
Before you buy a Leyland Roadtrain 17.28
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 195 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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