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S853 UBA

1998 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130

White Diesel 5880cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

650,270 mi
Last recorded650,270 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130255,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS853 UBA
MakeLeyland Daf
ModelFa 45.130
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,880cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 650,270 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

nearside headlamp not fully secured..

Pass 13 Nov 2008 635,042 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 615,846 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 595,601 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 595,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 530,552 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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S853 UBA is a 1998 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 in White with a 5,880cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 255,630 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 S853 UBA, 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 28 years old, this Leyland Daf Fa 45.130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S853 UBA registered?

S853 UBA is a 1998 Leyland Daf Fa 45.130, first registered on 10 December 1998.

Is S853 UBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S853 UBA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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