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L243 GUL

1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,457 mi
Last recorded63,457 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series62,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL243 GUL
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 63,457 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

screen cracked on nearside

Fail 28 Mar 2013 63,454 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

screen cracked on nearside

Pass 16 Mar 2012 62,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s rear inner tyres cracking on side wall.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 60,445 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 59,517 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 58,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 58,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 56,943 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 56,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 55,378 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 55,373 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 54,045 miles

How Reliable is the Leyland Daf 400 Series?

Based on 2,361 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
1,212
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
483
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 105
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 92
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84
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L243 GUL is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 62,271 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Leyland Daf 400 Series fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L243 GUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Daf 400 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Leyland Daf 400 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L243 GUL registered?

L243 GUL is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series, first registered on 2 December 1993.

Is L243 GUL safe to buy?

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