MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,584 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)
Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Leyland Daf 400 Series?
Based on 2,361 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L259 GUL is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 L259 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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How do I check the history of L259 GUL?
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What year was L259 GUL registered?
L259 GUL is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series, first registered on 6 December 1993.
Is L259 GUL safe to buy?
The MOT history for L259 GUL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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