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1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,120 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine oil leak
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is cracked (5.1.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is cracked (5.1.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)
How Reliable is the Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel?
Based on 13,935 MOT tests across 3,060 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L243 XCS is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 102,209 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 Diesel fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,042 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L243 XCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L243 XCS registered?
L243 XCS is a 1993 Leyland Daf 400 Series Diesel, first registered on 23 December 1993.
Is L243 XCS safe to buy?
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