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N484 RTA

1996 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130

Grey Diesel 5800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

228,540 mi
Last recorded228,540 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130216,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN484 RTA
MakeLeyland Daf
ModelFa 45.130
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 228,540 miles

body corroded in various places

spay suppression insecure n/s/f

tyres over 10 year old

Fail 26 Jun 2024 228,540 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

body corroded in various places

spay suppression insecure n/s/f

tyres over 10 year old

Pass 20 Jul 2023 228,020 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Lower Body panel slightly loose both sides (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front steering components corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear wheel trim slightly loose

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body structure throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 227,704 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose lower trims require securing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front steering components corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear wheel trim is slightly insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body structure throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 225,409 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 223,004 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 223,020 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 220,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened bush has slight wear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened bush worn (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 220,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 220,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 220,207 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 217,402 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 215,263 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 211,452 miles

How Reliable is the Leyland Daf Fa 45.130?

Based on 940 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
2,254
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 25
position lamp(s) not working 19
Statutory seat belt missing 19
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 15
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N484 RTA is a 1996 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 in Grey with a 5,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1996 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 216,332 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N484 RTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N484 RTA is a 1996 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130, first registered on 11 January 1996.

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